Proverbial Wisdom

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

205. Help refused
Is hindrance sought and found.

Robert Browning (1812-1889)

Ferishtah’s Fancies, Two Camels

206. Let’s fear no storm before we feel a show’r.

Michael Drayton (1563-1631)

The Baron’s Wars, Bk III, LV

207. They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts.

Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586)

Arcadia, Bk I

208. A death for love’s no death but martyrdom.

Henry Glapthorne (1610-1643)

Revenge for Honour, Caropia, Act IV, Scene II

209. Curiosity
Does, no less than devotion, pilgrims make.

Abraham Cowley (1618-1667)

Ode on Chair made of Sir F. Drake’s Ship, IV

210. The bad man’s cunning still prepares the way
For its own outwitting.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834)

Zapolya, Sc. I