Proverbial Wisdom
Express the idea behind each of these proverbs using different words as much as you can.
Express the idea behind each of these proverbs using different words as much as you can.
409. He who discommendeth others obliquely commendeth himself.
Christian Morals, Pt I, XXXIV
410. When Fortune favours, none but fools will dally.
Epilogue VIII, To The Duke of Guise
411. The eye is traitor to the heart.
That the Eye bewrayeth, etc..
412. Great men are too often unknown, or, what is worse, misknown.
Sartor Resartus, Bk I, Ch. III
413.
Who hears music, feels his solitude
Peopled at once.
Balaustion’s Adventure
414. Lydia, you ought to know that lying don’t become a young woman!
The Rivals (Mrs Malaprop), Act III., Scene III.