Proverbial Wisdom

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

307. No rock so hard but that a little wave
May beat admission in a thousand years.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892)

The Princess

308. Nice customs court’sy to great kings.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Henry V (King Henry), Act V, Scene II

309. How happy could I be with either,
Were t’ other dear charmer away!

John Gay (1685-1732)

The Beggars’ Opera (Mac heath sings), Act II,
Scene II

310. The harder match’d, the greater victory.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Henry VI, Pt III. (King Edward), Act V, Scene I

311. The dignity of the commandment is according to the dignity of the commanded.

Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

The Advancement of Learning, Bk I

312. The first act’s doubtful, but we say
It is the last commends the play.

Robert Herrick (1591-1674)

Hesperides, 225