Proverbial Wisdom

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

553. One to-day is worth two to-morrows.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Poor Richard’s Almanac

554. He that will not use the rod on his child, his child shall be used as a rod on him.

Thomas Fuller (1654-1734)

Holy and Profane States. Holy State,
The Good Parent.

555. Superstition is the religion of feeble minds.

Edmund Burke (1730-1797)

Reflections on the Revolution in France

556. Beauty is but skin deep.

Old Proverb

557. They who in quarrels interpose,
Must often wipe a bloody nose.

John Gay (1685-1732)

Fables, Pt I, XXXIV

558. Bold knaves thrive, without one grain of sense.
But good men starve for want of impudence.

John Dryden (1631-1700)

Epilogue XII, To “Constantine the Great”