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.
535.
Weak is that throne, and in itself unsound,
Which takes not solid virtue for its ground.
Gotham, line 107
536.
There are many dangers by the way
And hasty climbers quickly catch a fall.
The Famous History of the Life and Death of
Captain Thomas Stukeley (Wife)
537. The brain may devise laws for the blood; but a hot temper leaps o’er a cold decree!
The Merchant of Venice (Portia), Act I, Scene II
538. Virtue’s its own reward.
The Provoked Wife (Lady Brute), Act I, Scene I
539.
A man must serve his time to ev’ry trade
Save censure — critics all are ready made.
English Bards and Scotch Reviewers
540. Power is the grim idol that the world adores.
Political Essays. On the Connexion between
Toad-Eaters and Tyrants