Proverbial Wisdom

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

475. Friendship’s the privilege
Of private men; for wretched greatness knows
No blessing so substantial.

Nahum Tate (1652-1715)

The Loyal General

476. A double error sometimes sets us right.

Philip James Bailey (1816-1902)

Festus (Festus), Bk. XXIV

477. One to-day is worth two to-morrows.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Poor Richard’s Almanac

478. Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other, and scarce in that.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Poor Richard’s Almanac, 1758

479. Plenty, as well as want, can separate friends.

Abraham Cowley (1618-1667)

Davideis, Bk III, line 205

480. He’s half absolv’d who has confessed.

Matthew Prior (1664-1721)

Alma, Can. II, line 22