Proverbial Wisdom

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

595. Marriage must be a relation either of sympathy or of conquest.

George Eliot (1819-1880)

Romola, Bk III, Ch. XLVIII

596. What is prudence in the conduct of every private family, can scarce be folly in that of a great kingdom.

Adam Smith (1723-1790)

The Wealth of Nations

597. Great actions are not always true sons
Of great and mighty resolutions.

Samuel Butler (1613-1680)

Hudibras, Pt I, Can. I, line 885

598. Those who believe a thing make others believe most.

Walter Savage Landor (1775-1864)

Imaginary Conversations, Peter Leopold and
President Du Patey

599. None are so fond of secrets as those who do not mean to keep them; such persons covet secrets as a spendthrift covets money, for the purpose of circulation.

Charles Caleb Colton (1780-1832)

Lacon, XL

600. She lookt as butter would not melt in her mouth.

John Heywood (?1497-?1580)

Proverbs, Bk I, Ch X