Proverbial Wisdom

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

685. Mordre wol out, that see we day by day.

Geoffrey Chaucer (?1343-1400)

The Nun’s Priest‘s Tale, line 15,058

686. A brother’s sufferings claim a brother’s pity.

Joseph Addison (1672-1719)

Cato (Marcus), Act I, Scene I

687. He only is a great man who can neglect the applause of the multitude, and enjoy himself independent of its favour.

Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729)

Spectator, No. 554

688. To be a fine gentleman is to be a generous and a brave man.

Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729)

The Spectator, No. 75

689. And those who live as models for the mass,
Are singly of more value than they all.

Robert Browning (1812-1889)

Luria (Tiburzio), Act V

690. Equality is no rule in Love’s grammar.

John Fletcher (1579-1625) and William Rowley (?1585-1626)

The Maid in the Mill (Antonio), Act II, Scene II