Proverbial Wisdom

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

355. A man’s disposition is never well known till he be crossed.

Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

Advancement of Learning, Bk II

356. Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned,
Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.

William Congreve (1670-1729)

The Mourning Bride (Zara), Act III, Scene VIII

357. There is no state in Europe where the least wise have not governed the most wise.

Walter Savage Landor (1775-1864)

Imaginary Conversations, Rousseau and Malesherbes

358. There is nothing truly valuable which can be purchased without pains and labour.

Joseph Addison (1672-1719)

The Tatler, No. 97

359. Faint is the bliss, that never past thro’ pain.

Colley Cibber (1671-1757)

Love in a Riddle (Iphis), Act III, Scene II

360. England, with all thy faults, I love thee still —
My country! and while yet a nook is left
Where English minds and manners may be found,
Shall be constrain’d to love thee.

William Cowper (1731-1800)

The Task, Bk II, line 206