Proverbial Wisdom

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

139. My salad days,
When I was green in judgment.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Antony and Cleopatra (Cleopatra), Act I, Scene V

140. Health is the first good lent to men;
A gentle disposition then;
Next, to be rich by no by-ways;
Lastly, with friends t’ enjoy our days.

Robert Herrick (1591-1674)

Hesperides, 121

141. ’Tis not what man Does which exalts him,
But what man Would do!

Robert Browning (1812-1889)

Saul, XVIII

142. My advice is, never do to-morrow what you can do today. Procrastination is the thief of time.

Charles Dickens (1812-1870)

David Copperfield (Mr Micawber), Ch. XII

143. In cases of defence ’tis best to weigh
The enemy more mighty than he seems.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Henry V (Dauphin), Act II, Scene IV

144. A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.

John Keats (1795-1821)

Endymion, line 1