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This saying means that somebody can promise a lot, but do nothing. Or a person could do a little without promising anything. So the one who actually did something (performance) is worth at least as much as a bunch of promises. I imagine that this saying (and the one about an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure) comes from weighing and valuing metals, such as gold, silver, etc.
What else can I help you with?
Does shylock charge Antonio interest?
No, he doesn't. He wants to make sure Antonio agrees to the pound of flesh clause. It's worth the interest he will lose to have the chance of killing Antonio.
What are the metaphors used in the merchant of Venice?
In "The Merchant of Venice," several metaphors enhance its themes, such as the ocean and the pound of flesh. The ocean represents the vastness of love and friendship, particularly in the bond between Antonio and Bassanio. The pound of flesh symbolizes the harshness of revenge and the consequences of strict legalism. Additionally, the caskets serve as a metaphor for the nature of true worth, illustrating that inner value often lies beneath the surface.
I am not worth a penny- I am not worth a dime- give me 5 nickels and I'll be worth your time- what am I?
Quarter Horse
Are opera glasses worth buying?
If you plan to go to a theatrical performance more than once, I would probably say so, especially if you ever set up in the balcony area, or near the back of the theater. They aren't to expensive either; I'm sure you can find some for less than $50.
I'm not worth a penny I'm not worth a dime. Give me five nickels and I'll be worth your time?
Quarter Horse
An ounce of is worth a pound of cleverness?
Wisdom
Who said an ounce of pre?
Benjamin Franklin - 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.'
Who said an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?
Benjamin Franklin
What is the english equivalent of the metricized expression for 30g of prevention is worth 0.454kg of cure?
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
What is the meaning of an ounce is better than a pound of cure?
An 'ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure' is the saying. It means that it normally takes less (an ounce) in time, resources to stop a problem from occurring than it does (a pound) to fix the problem after it has already occurred.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure fits well as the adage for this phase of?
Preparedness
What is the value of 999 one troy ounce bullion of copper?
Not much. copper is currently at $4.32 a pound, and there are about 14.4 troy ounces in a pound, which means your troy ounce is worth about 30 cents.
If gold is 1096.00 per ounce how much is a pound worth?
16 x 1096 =$17536
Can you give me a sentence with the word prevention?
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. ~Benjamin Franklin
How much is sterling silver worth per pound?
Well for one ounce is $22 (may 5 2012) so a pound is about $350
What is the current price of pewter per ounce?
Pewter is mostly tin, and tin has a current value of $9.49 per pound. At 16 ounces per pound, that makes it worth 59 cents per ounce.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure fits well as the adage for this phase of emergency management?
A. preparedness
