Proverbial Wisdom
Express the idea behind each of these proverbs using different words as much as you can.
Express the idea behind each of these proverbs using different words as much as you can.
481. Use not to lie, for that is unhonest: speak not every truth, for that is unneedful; yes, in time and place, a harmless lie is a great deal better than a hurtful truth.
Letter to Mr C. Howe
482. There is truth in falsehood, falsehood in truth.
A Soul’s Tragedy , Act II
483.
You must practise
The manners of the time, if you intend
To have favour from it.
The Unnatural Combat (Montreville), Act I, Scene I
484. Those who have endeavoured to teach to die well, have taught few to die willingly.
Letter to Mr Jos. Baretti, 10th June, 1761
485. Fashion wears out more apparel than the man.
Much Ado about Nothing (Conrade), Act III,
Scene III
486.
For Luff is off sa mekill mycht,
That it all paynys makis lycht.
(Trans. — Love is of such great might,
That it all pains makes light.)
The Bruce, Bk II, line 520