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.
715.
It is excellent
To have a giant’s strength; but it is tyrannous
To use it like a giant.
Measure for Measure (Isabella), Act II, Scene II
716. The tree is known by his fruit.
Matthew 12:33
717. What signifies a few foolish angry words? they don’t break bones, nor give black eyes.
The Militant Couple (Bellair)
718.
Get place and wealth, if possible with grace;
If not, by any means get wealth and place.
Imitations of Horace, Bk I, Ep. I
719.
Beauties are tyrants, and if they can reign
They have no feeling for their subject’s pain;
Their victim’s anguish gives their charms applause,
And their chief glory is the woe they cause.
The Patron
720.
Fame, like water, bears up the lighter things,
And lets the weighty sink.
The Adventures of Five Hours (Don Antonio), Act II.