Proverbial Wisdom

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

649. Small things make base men proud.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

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

650. Two heads are better than one.

John Heywood (?1497-?1580)

Proverbs, Bk I, Chap. IX

651. Fame, like water, bears up the lighter things,
And lets the weighty sink.

Sir Samuel Tuke, 1st Baronet (?1615-1674)

The Adventures of Five Hours (Don Antonio), Act II.

652. It’s gude to be merry and wise,
It’s gude to be honest and true,
It’s good to be off wi’ the old love
Before ye be on wi’ the new.

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832)

The Bride of Lammermoor, Ch. XXIX.
Misquoting an old Scottish song.

653. 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

654. Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned,
Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.

William Congreve (1670-1729)

The Mourning Bride (Zara), Act III, Scene VIII