Proverbial Wisdom

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

181. Nature and Nature’s laws lay hid in night:
God said, ‘Let Newton be!’ and all was light.

Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

Epitaph intended for Sir Isaac Newton

182. It is the customary fate of new truths, to begin as heresies, and to end as superstitions.

Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895)

Science and Culture, The Coming of Age of the
Origin of Species

183. The society exists for the benefit of its members; not the members for the benefit of the society.

Herbert Spencer (1820-1903)

The Principles of Sociology, Sec. 222

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

Joseph Addison (1672-1719)

The Tatler, No. 97

185. A willing heart adds feather to the heel,
And makes the clown a winged mercury.

Joanna Baillie (1762-1851)

De Montfort (Rezenvelt), Act III, Scene II

186. At every trifle scorn to take offence,
That always shows great pride or little sense.

Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

Essay on Criticism, line 386