Proverbial Wisdom

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

541. He who discommendeth others obliquely commendeth himself.

Sir Thomas Browne (1605-1682)

Christian Morals, Pt I, XXXIV

542. What custom hath endear’d
We part with sadly, though we prize it not.

Joanna Baillie (1762-1851)

Basil (Rosmberg), Act I, Scene II

543. Health is the first good lent to men;
A gentle disposition then;
Next, to be rich by no by-ways;
Lastly, with friends t’ enjoy our days.

Robert Herrick (1591-1674)

Hesperides, 121

544. Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Twelfth Night (Clown), Act I, Scene V

545. Who keeps one end in view, makes all things serve.

Robert Browning (1812-1889)

In a Balcony

546. The love of money is the root of all evil.

The Bible

1 Timothy 6:10