Proverbial Wisdom

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

739. There is nothing truly valuable which can be purchased without pains and labour.

Joseph Addison (1672-1719)

The Tatler, No. 97

740. A rolling stone gathers no moss.

Old Proverb

741. The dignity of the commandment is according to the dignity of the commanded.

Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

The Advancement of Learning, Bk I

742. One cannot eat one’s cake and have it too.

Isaac Bickerstaff (1733-?1812)

Thomas and Sally

743. He that will use all winds, must shift his sail.

John Fletcher (1579-1625)

The Faithful Shepherdess (Chloe), Act III,
Scene III

744. In fair virtue’s heavenly road,
The cottage leaves the palace far behind.

Robert Burns (1759-1796)

The Cotter’s Saturday Night