Proverbial Wisdom

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

745. When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice, in a contemptible struggle.

Edmund Burke (1730-1797)

On the Present Discontents

746. Friendship’s the privilege
Of private men; for wretched greatness knows
No blessing so substantial.

Nahum Tate (1652-1715)

The Loyal General

747. A heavy purse makes a light heart

Ben Jonson (1572-1637)

The New Inn (Host), Act I, Scene I

748. Learning by study must be won,
’Twas ne’er entailed from son to son.

John Gay (1685-1732)

Fable XI, Pt II

749. It is the bright day, that brings forth the adder;
And that craves wary walking.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Julius Caesar (Brutus), Act II, Scene I

750. A man is never too old to learn.

Thomas Middleton (1580-1627)

Mayor of Queenborough (Simon), Act V, Scene I