Proverbial Wisdom

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

565. For thre may kepe a counsel — if twain be awaie.

Geoffrey Chaucer (?1343-1400)

The Ten Commandments of Love, 49

566. Every difficulty yields to the enterprising.

Joseph George Holman (1764-1817)

The Votary of Wealth (Leonard), Act IV., Scene I.

567. A lie which is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892)

The Grandmother, VIII

568. Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Timon of Athens (First Senator), Act III, Scene V

569. At every trifle scorn to take offence,
That always shows great pride or little sense.

Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

Essay on Criticism, line 386

570. Better be happie than wise.

John Heywood (?1497-?1580)

Proverbs, Bk II, Ch. VI