Proverbial Wisdom

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

199. Wounds are ill cured with a good intent.

Samuel Butler (1613-1680)

Cat and Puss, line 108

200. Walls have ears.

William Wycherley (1641-1716)

Love in a Wood (Gripe), Act III., Scene III..

201. Riches can’t always purchase happiness.

Robert Southey (1774-1843)

The Wedding (Traveller)

202. It’s ill livin’ in a hen-roost for them as doesn’t like fleas.

George Eliot (1819-1880)

Adam Bede (Mrs Poyser)

203. He who discommendeth others obliquely commendeth himself.

Sir Thomas Browne (1605-1682)

Christian Morals, Pt I, XXXIV

204. Visible governments are the toys of some nations, the diseases of others, the harness of some, the burdens of more.

John Ruskin (1819-1900)

Sesame and Lilies, Lecture I, 42