Proverbial Wisdom

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

613. More vacant pulpits would more converts make.

John Dryden (1631-1700)

The Hind and the Panther, Pt III, line 182

614. Millions of spiritual creatures walk the earth
Unseen, both when we wake and when we sleep.

John Milton (1608-1674)

Paradise Lost, Bk IV, line 677

615. One may smile, and smile, and be a villain.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Hamlet (Hamlet), Act I, Scene V

616. A man must serve his time to ev’ry trade
Save censure — critics all are ready made.

George Gordon Byron (1788-1824)

English Bards and Scotch Reviewers

617. Evermore thanks, the exchequer of the poor.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Richard II (Bolingbroke), Act II, Sc. III

618. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

The Bible

Proverbs 15:17