Proverbial Wisdom

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

391. He only is a great man who can neglect the applause of the multitude, and enjoy himself independent of its favour.

Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729)

Spectator, No. 554

392. If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some; for he that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Poor Richard’s Almanac

393. He that will use all winds, must shift his sail.

John Fletcher (1579-1625)

The Faithful Shepherdess (Chloe), Act III,
Scene III

394. Hypocrisy the only evil that walks
Invisible, except to God alone.

John Milton (1608-1674)

Paradise Lost, Bk III, line 683

395. Authors, like coins, grow dear as they grow old;
It is the rust we value, not the gold.

Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

Imitations of Horace, Bk II, Ep. I

396. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ’em.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Twelfth Night (Malvolio, Letter), Act II, Scene V