Proverbial Wisdom

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

625. Walls have ears.

William Wycherley (1641-1716)

Love in a Wood (Gripe), Act III., Scene III..

626. Who keeps one end in view, makes all things serve.

Robert Browning (1812-1889)

In a Balcony

627. Never make a defence or apology before you be accused.

King Charles I (1600-1649)

Letter to Lord Wentworth

628. We must not make a scarecrow of the law,
Setting it up to fear the birds of prey,
And let it keep one shape, till custom make it
Their perch, and not their terror.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Measure for Measure (Angelo), Act II, Scene I

629. Trust not him that hath once broken faith.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Henry VI, Pt III (Queen Elizabeth),
Act IV, Scene IV

630. Peace hath her victories
No less renowned than war.

John Milton (1608-1674)

Sonnet XIX