Proverbial Wisdom

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

487. I am a man
More sinn’d against than sinning.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

King Lear (Lear), Act III, Scene II

488. The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to scourge us.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

King Lear (Edgar), Act V, Scene III

489. ‘Orthodoxy, my lord,’ said Bishop Warburton, in a whisper, ‘orthodoxy is my doxy, heterodoxy is another man’s doxy.’

Joseph Priestley (1733-1804)

Memoirs, Vol. I, p. 372

490. More liberty begets desire of more;
The hunger still increases with the store.

John Dryden (1631-1700)

The Hind and the Panther, Pt I, line 519

491. By the bird’s song ye may learn the nest.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892)

Geraint and Enid

492. 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