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.
661. Take care of the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves.
Letter to his Son. 6th Nov., 1747
662. He that thinks with more extent than another, will want words of larger meaning.
The Idler, No. 70
663.
For Friendship, of itself a holy tie,
Is made more sacred by adversity.
The Hind and the Panther, Pt III, line 47
664. Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without merit, and lost without deserving.
Othello (Iago), Act II, Scene III
665. Loathsome canker lies in sweetest bud.
Sonnet, XXXV.
666.
For Luff is off sa mekill mycht,
That it all paynys makis lycht.
(Trans. — Love is of such great might,
That it all pains makes light.)
The Bruce, Bk II, line 520