Proverbial Wisdom

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

463. The clothing of our minds certainly ought to be regarded before that of our bodies.

Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729)

Spectator, No. 75.

464. Good counsellors lack no clients.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Measure for Measure (Pompey), Act I, Scene I

465. Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

As recorded by James Boswell in his ‘Life of Johnson’

466. They stumble, that run fast.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Romeo and Juliet (Friar Laurence), Act II,
Scene III

467. What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

Thomas Brown (1663-1704)

Laconics: Or, New Maxims of State and Conversation (attributed)

468. There’s daggers in men’s smiles.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Macbeth (Donalbain), Act II, Scene III