Question

Read and eхplain.
1.Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.
2.Brevity is the soul of wit.
3.Cowards die many times before their deaths.
4.Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.
5.When clouds appear, wise men put on their cloaks.

Answer 1

1. It is better to be wise as a fool than for a wise person to be foolish. 
2. Being concise is important. 
3. People "die" when they give up and run away from a challenge. 
4. `Something is not right.
5. Those who are wise are careful when danger is present.