Proverbial Wisdom

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

427. Beware
Of entrance to a quarrel; but being in,
Bear’t that the opposed may beware of thee.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Hamlet (Polonius), Act I, Scene III

428. Lydia, you ought to know that lying don’t become a young woman!

Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816)

The Rivals (Mrs Malaprop), Act III., Scene III.

429. A beauty masked, like the sun in eclipse,
Gathers together more gazers than if it shined out.

William Wycherley (1641-1716)

The Country Wife (Alithea), Act III, Scene I

430. Lovers ever run before the clock.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Merchant of Venice (Gratiano), Act II, Scene VI

431. A gaudy dress and gentle air
May slightly touch the heart,
But it’s innocence and modesty
That polishes the dart.

Robert Burns (1759-1796)

My Handsome Nell

432. A brother’s sufferings claim a brother’s pity.

Joseph Addison (1672-1719)

Cato (Marcus), Act I, Scene I