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.
649. Small things make base men proud.
Henry VI, Pt II (Suffolk), Act IV, Scene I
650. Two heads are better than one.
Proverbs, Bk I, Chap. IX
651.
Fame, like water, bears up the lighter things,
And lets the weighty sink.
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.
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.
The Wealth of Nations
654.
Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned,
Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.
The Mourning Bride (Zara), Act III, Scene VIII