Proverbial Wisdom

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

379. Gives not the hawthorn bush a sweeter shade
To shepherds, looking on their silly sheep,
Than doth a rich embroider’d canopy
To kings, that fear their subjects’ treachery?

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Henry VI, Pt III (King Henry), Act II, Scene V

380. The burnt child dreads the fire.

Ben Jonson (1572-1637)

The Devil is an Ass (Fitzdottrell), Act I,
Scene II

381. All hoods make not monks.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Henry VIII (Queen Katharine), Act III, Scene I

382. A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.

The Bible

Proverbs 15:13

383. Fashion wears out more apparel than the man.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Much Ado about Nothing (Conrade), Act III,
Scene III

384. Wounds are ill cured with a good intent.

Samuel Butler (1613-1680)

Cat and Puss, line 108