Both Uses of
proverb
in
The Merchant of Venice
- The old proverb is very well parted between my master Shylock and you, sir: you have the grace of God, sir, and he hath enough.†
Scene 2.2 *
- Well, Jessica, go in; Perhaps I will return immediately: Do as I bid you, shut doors after you: 'Fast bind, fast find,' A proverb never stale in thrifty mind.†
Scene 2.5
Definition:
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(proverb) a short saying -- typically well-known and accepted by many as offering good advice