Proverbial Wisdom

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

175. Evermore thanks, the exchequer of the poor.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Richard II (Bolingbroke), Act II, Sc. III

176. A man must serve his time to ev’ry trade
Save censure — critics all are ready made.

George Gordon Byron (1788-1824)

English Bards and Scotch Reviewers

177. What signifies a few foolish angry words? they don’t break bones, nor give black eyes.

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham (1628-1687)

The Militant Couple (Bellair)

178. At lover’s perjuries,
They say, Jove laughs.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Romeo and Juliet (Juliet), Act II, Scene II

179. Whatever creed be taught or land be trod, Man’s conscience is the oracle of God.

George Gordon Byron (1788-1824)

The Island, Can. I, VI

180. There is a tide in the affairs of men,
Which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shallows and in miseries.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Julius Caesar (Brutus), Act IV, Scene III