Proverbial Wisdom
Express the idea behind each of these proverbs using different words as much as you can.
Express the idea behind each of these proverbs using different words as much as you can.
583. Lernyng wythout vertue ys pernycyouse and pestylent.
England in the Reign of Henry VIII, Bk II, Ch. III
584. A prophet hath no honour in his own country.
John 4:44
585. Haste makes waste, and waste makes want, and want makes strife between the good man and his wife.
586. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ’em.
Twelfth Night (Malvolio, Letter), Act II, Scene V
587. What is prudence in the conduct of every private family, can scarce be folly in that of a great kingdom.
The Wealth of Nations
588. When ingratitude barbs the dart of injury, the wound has double danger in it.
The School for Scandal (Jos. Surface), Act IV, Scene III