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.
493. The cottage is sure to suffer for every error of the court, the cabinet, or the camp.
Lacon, V
494.
Authors, like coins, grow dear as they grow old;
It is the rust we value, not the gold.
Imitations of Horace, Bk II, Ep. I
495.
Let Hercules himself do what he may,
The cat will mew, and dog will have his day.
Hamlet (Hamlet), Act V, Scene I
496. There’s no erring twice in love and war.
Love Triumphant over Reason, line 88
497.
All things that are,
Are with more spirit chased than enjoy’d.
Merchant of Venice (Gratiano), Act II, Scene VI
498.
Be Britain still to Britain true,
Amang oursel’s united;
For never but by British hands
Maun British wrangs be righted.
‘Does Haughty Gaul Invasion Threat?’