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

Iniqua nunquam regna perpetua manent—Authority founded on injustice is never of long duration. Sen.

Iniquum est aliquem rei sui esse judicem—It is 25 unjust that any one should be judge in his own cause. Coke.

Initia magistratuum nostrorum meliora ferme, et finis inclinat—The commencement of our official duties is characterised by greater vigour and alacrity, but towards the end they flag. Tac.

Initium est salutis, notitia peccati—The first step in a man's salvation is knowledge of his sin. Sen.

Injuria absque damno—Injury without loss.

Injuriæ spretæ exolescunt, si irascaris agnitæ videntur—Injuries that are slighted and unnoticed are soon forgotten; if you are angry, they are seen to be acknowledged. Pr.

Injuriam qui facturus est jam facit—He who is 30 bent on doing an injury has already done it. Sen.

Injuriarum remedium est oblivio—Oblivion is the best remedy for injuries. Pr.

Injuries come only from the heart. Sterne.

Injusta ab justis impetrare non decet; / Justa autem ab injustis petere, insipientia est—To ask what is unreasonable from the reasonable is not right; to ask what is reasonable from the unreasonable is folly. Plaut.