Proverbial Wisdom

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

469. Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice:
Take each man’s censure, but reserve thy judgment.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Hamlet (Polonius), Act I, Scene III

470. When the sunne shineth, make hay.

John Heywood (?1497-?1580)

Proverbs, Bk I, Chap. III

471. Out of sight, out of minde.

John Heywood (?1497-?1580)

Proverbs, Bk I, Chap. II

472. 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.

473. Wit is a form of force that leaves the limbs at rest.

George Eliot (1819-1880)

Felix Holt, Ch. XXX

474. He is not valiant that dares die,
But he that boldly bears calamity.

Philip Massinger (1583-1640)

The Maid of Honour, Act IV, Scene III