Proverbial Wisdom

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

565. Each woman is a brief of womankind.

Sir Thomas Overbury (1581-1613)

A Wife, line 1

566. We have just enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love another.

Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)

Thoughts on Various Subjects

567. I will wear my heart upon my sleeve
For daws to peck at.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Othello (Iago), Act I, Scene I

568. You must practise
The manners of the time, if you intend
To have favour from it.

Philip Massinger (1583-1640)

The Unnatural Combat (Montreville), Act I, Scene I

569. For ’tis not wise to be severe.

John Dryden (1631-1700)

Epilogue, II

570. Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Richard II (Gaunt), Act II, Scene I