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

In cœlo nunquam spectatum impune cometam—A comet is never seen in the sky without indicating disaster. Claud.

In cœlo quies—There is rest in heaven. 35

In cœlum jacularis—You are aiming at the heavens; your anger is bootless.

In commendam—In trust or recommendation.

In common things the law of sacrifice takes the form of positive duty. Froude.

In communism, inequality springs from placing mediocrity on a level with excellence. Proudhon.

In composing a book, the last thing that one 40 learns is to know what to put first. Pascal.

In constitutional states, liberty is a compensation for heaviness of taxation; in despotic ones, lightness of taxation is a compensation for liberty. Montesquieu.

In contemplation, if a man begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties. Bacon.

In conversation, boldness now bears sway. George Herbert.