Proverbial Wisdom

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

421. The tree is known by his fruit.

The Bible

Matthew 12:33

422. Let’s fear no storm before we feel a show’r.

Michael Drayton (1563-1631)

The Baron’s Wars, Bk III, LV

423. That which in mean men we entitle patience,
Is pale cold cowardice in noble breasts.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Richard II (Duchess of Gloster), Act I, Scene II

424. The sight of lovers feedeth those in love.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

As You Like It (Rosalind), Act III., Scene V.

425. Best things carry’d to excess are wrong.

Charles Churchill (1732-1764)

The Rosciad, line 1039

426. Speak not in the hearing of a fool;
For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

The Bible

Proverbs 23:9