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

Incidents ought not to govern policy; but 55 policy, incidents. Napoleon.

Inclusio unius est exclusio alterius—The mention by name of the one implies the exclusion of the other. L.

Incoctum generoso pectus honesto—A heart imbued with generous honour. Pers.

Inconsiderate persons do not think till they they speak; or they speak, and then think. Judge Hale.

Inconsistencies of opinion, arising from changes of circumstances, are often justifiable. Daniel Webster.

Increased means and increased leisure are the two civilisers of men. Disraeli.

Incrédules les plus crédules—The incredulous 5 are the most credulous. Pascal.

Incudi reddere—To return to the anvil, i.e., to improve, or recast. Hor.

Inde datæ leges ne fortior omnia posset—Laws have been ordained to the end that the stronger may not have everything their own way. L.

Inde iræ et lacrimæ—Hence rage and tears. Juv.