Proverbial Wisdom

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

553. Defer not till to-morrow to be wise,
To-morrow’s sun to thee may never rise.

William Congreve (1670-1729)

Letter to Cobham

554. The greatest clerks ben not the wisest men.

Geoffrey Chaucer (?1343-1400)

The Miller’s Tale

555. When th’ iron is hot, strike.

John Heywood (?1497-?1580)

Proverbs, Bk I, Chap. III

556. Riches can’t always purchase happiness.

Robert Southey (1774-1843)

The Wedding (Traveller)

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

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Poor Richard’s Almanac

558. The sight of lovers feedeth those in love.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

As You Like It (Rosalind), Act III., Scene V.