Proverbial Wisdom

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

349. Nothing is so good as it seems beforehand.

George Eliot (1819-1880)

Silas Marner (Nancy), Chap. XVIII

350. The appetite of the labouring man laboureth for him.

The Bible

Proverbs 16:26

351. More vacant pulpits would more converts make.

John Dryden (1631-1700)

The Hind and the Panther, Pt III, line 182

352. It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies — seldom safe to venture to instruct, even our friends.

Charles Caleb Colton (1780-1832)

Lacon, CCLXXXVI

353. It’s a poor heart that never rejoices.

Old Proverb

354. To manage men one ought to have a sharp mind in a velvet sheath.

George Eliot (1819-1880)

Romola, Chap. XXXIX