Proverbial Wisdom

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

727. Those who have endeavoured to teach to die well, have taught few to die willingly.

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

Letter to Mr Jos. Baretti, 10th June, 1761

728. Those who believe a thing make others believe most.

Walter Savage Landor (1775-1864)

Imaginary Conversations, Peter Leopold and
President Du Patey

729. The pen is mightier than the sword.

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873)

Richelieu (Richelieu), Act II, Scene II

730. In political discussion heat is in inverse proportion to knowledge.

James George Cotton Minchin (1851-1933)

The Growth of Freedom in the
Balkan Peninsula, p. 127

731. A chyld were beter to be unbore, than to be untaught.

Symon Simeonis (c. 1322)

Lessons of Wysedome for all maner Chyldryn, II

732. Peace hath her victories
No less renowned than war.

John Milton (1608-1674)

Sonnet XIX