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 old man in a house is a good sign in a house. Heb. Pr.

An old warrior is never in haste to strike the blow. Metastasio.

An open confession is good for the soul. Pr. 60

An open door may tempt a saint. Pr.

Another such victory and we are done. Pyrrhus after his second victory over the Romans.

An ounce of a man's own wit is worth a pound of other peoples'. Sterne.

An ounce of cheerfulness is worth a pound of sadness to serve God with. Fuller.

An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of 65 wit. Pr.

An ounce o' mother-wit is worth a pound o' clergy. Sc. Pr.

An ounce of practice is worth a pound of preaching. Pr.