Proverbial Wisdom

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

79. In Folly’s cup still laughs the bubble, Joy.

Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

Essay on Man, Ep. II, line 288

80. He that first cries out ‘Stop thief!’ is often he that has stolen the treasure.

William Congreve (1670-1729)

Love for Love (Scandal), Act III, Scene XIV

81. We have scotch’d the snake, not kill’d it.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Macbeth (Macbeth), Act III, Scene II

82. If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

The Bible

Matthew 15:14

83. He who allows oppression shares the crime.

Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802)

The Loves of the Plants, Can. III, line 458

84. Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned,
Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.

William Congreve (1670-1729)

The Mourning Bride (Zara), Act III, Scene VIII