Proverbial Wisdom

Express the idea behind each of these proverbs using different words as much as you can.

49. The pen is mightier than the sword.

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873)

Richelieu (Richelieu), Act II, Scene II

50. The chief glory of every people arises from its authors.

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

Preface to his Dictionary

51. Opinion governs all mankind,
Like the blind’s leading of the blind.

Samuel Butler (1613-1680)

Miscellaneous Thoughts, line 269

52. Eke wonder last but nine daies never in town.

Geoffrey Chaucer (?1343-1400)

Troilus and Cresseide

53. That which in mean men we entitle patience,
Is pale cold cowardice in noble breasts.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Richard II (Duchess of Gloster), Act I, Scene II

54. To be a fine gentleman is to be a generous and a brave man.

Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729)

The Spectator, No. 75