Proverbial Wisdom

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

151. All hoods make not monks.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Henry VIII (Queen Katharine), Act III, Scene I

152. The beginning of compunction is the beginning of a new life.

George Eliot (1819-1880)

Felix Holt, Ch. XIII

153. Take time by the forelock.

Old Proverb

154. A living dog is better than a dead lion.

The Bible

Ecclesiastes 4:12

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

Joseph Addison (1672-1719)

The Tatler, No. 97

156. Dissensions like small streams are first begun;
Scarce seen they rise, but gather as they run.

Sir Samuel Garth (1661-1719)

The Dispensary, Can. III, line 184