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.
139. One ear it heard, at the other out it went.
Troilus and Cresscide, Bk IV, line 435
140. It is an ill winde turnes none to good.
Five Hundred Pointes of Good Husbandrie, No. 13
141. Jesters do oft prove prophets.
King Lear (Regan), Act V, Scene III
142. Those who believe a thing make others believe most.
Imaginary Conversations, Peter Leopold and
President Du Patey
143.
In vaine he seeketh others to suppresse,
Who hath not learnd himselfe first to subdue.
Faerie Queene, Bk VI, Can. I, St. 41
144. Animals are such agreeable friends — they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.
Scenes of Clerical Life: Mr Gilfil’s Love Story