Proverbial Wisdom

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

301. Better not do the deed than weep it done.

Matthew Prior (1664-1721)

Henry and Emma

302. Walls have ears.

William Wycherley (1641-1716)

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

303. It costs more to revenge injuries than to bear them.

Bishop Thomas Wilson (1663-1755)

Maxims, 303.

304. One to-day is worth two to-morrows.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Poor Richard’s Almanac

305. It’s gude to be merry and wise,
It’s gude to be honest and true,
It’s good to be off wi’ the old love
Before ye be on wi’ the new.

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832)

The Bride of Lammermoor, Ch. XXIX.
Misquoting an old Scottish song.

306. The greatest clerks ben not the wisest men.

Geoffrey Chaucer (?1343-1400)

The Miller’s Tale