Proverbial Wisdom

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

481. He that will not use the rod on his child, his child shall be used as a rod on him.

Thomas Fuller (1654-1734)

Holy and Profane States. Holy State,
The Good Parent.

482. Let Hercules himself do what he may,
The cat will mew, and dog will have his day.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Hamlet (Hamlet), Act V, Scene I

483. The man that lays his hand upon a woman,
Save in the way of kindness, is a wretch
Whom ’t were gross flattery to name a coward.

John Tobin (1770-1804)

The Honeymoon, Act II, Scene I

484. If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

The Bible

Matthew 15:14

485. To judge wisely I suppose we must know how things appear to the unwise.

George Eliot (1819-1880)

Daniel Deronda, Bk IV, Chap. XXIX

486. Liars should have good memories.

Old Proverb