Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

An nichts Geliebtes muszt du dein Gemüt / Also verpfänden, dass dich sein Verlust / Untröstbar machte—Never so set your heart on what you love that its loss may render you inconsolable. Herder.

Anno domini—In the year of our Lord.

Anno mundi—In the year of the world. 50

Annus mirabilis—The year of wonders.

A noble heart will frankly capitulate to reason. Schiller.

A noble man cannot be indebted for his culture to a narrow circle. The world and his native land must act on him. Goethe.

An obstinate man does not hold opinions, but they hold him. Pope.

A nod for a wise man, and a rod for a fool. 55 Heb. Pr.

An old bird is not to be caught with chaff. Pr.

An old knave is no babe. Pr.