Proverbial Wisdom

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

583. More liberty begets desire of more;
The hunger still increases with the store.

John Dryden (1631-1700)

The Hind and the Panther, Pt I, line 519

584. Small things make base men proud.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Henry VI, Pt II (Suffolk), Act IV, Scene I

585. It is a custom
More honoured in the breach than the observance.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Hamlet (Hamlet), Act I, Scene IV

586. The true standard of equality is seated in the mind: those who think nobly are noble.

Isaac Bickerstaff (1733-?1812)

The Maid of the Mill (Lord Ainsworth),
Act II, Scene I

587. A patient man’s a pattern for a king.

Thomas Dekker (?1572-1632)

The Honest Whore, Pt II (Duke), last line

588. A death for love’s no death but martyrdom.

Henry Glapthorne (1610-1643)

Revenge for Honour, Caropia, Act IV, Scene II