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.
601. To judge wisely I suppose we must know how things appear to the unwise.
Daniel Deronda, Bk IV, Chap. XXIX
602. Not to put too fine a point upon it.
Bleak House (Mr Snagsby), Chap. XI
603.
The law is blind, and speaks in general terms;
She cannot pity where occasion serves.
The Heir (Euphues), Act IV.
604. The cord breaketh at the last by the weakest pull.
Quoted by Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626).
Essay XV, Of Seditions and Troubles
605. Poverty is a bully if you are afraid of her, or truckle to her. Poverty is good-natured enough if you meet her like a man.
Philip, Ch. XIX
606. Many little leaks may sink a ship.
Holy and Profane States; Holy State: The Good Servant.