Proverbial Wisdom

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

37. Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Henry IV, Pt II (Suffolk), Act III, Scene I

38. Never gallop Pegasus to death.

Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

To Bolingbroke, Bk I, Ep. I, 14

39. Time, place, and action, may with pains be wrought,
But Genius must be born; and never can be taught.

John Dryden (1631-1700)

Letter X. To Congreve, on the Double Dealer

40. A rolling stone gathers no moss.

Old Proverb

41. For all our works a recompence is sure: ’Tis sweet to think on what was hard t’ endure.

Robert Herrick (1591-1674)

Hesperides, 851

42. The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to scourge us.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

King Lear (Edgar), Act V, Scene III