[Greek: 'Ap' echthrôn polla manthanousin hoi sophoi]—Wise men learn many things from their enemies. Aristoph.
A point—To a point exactly. Fr.
Apollo himself confessed it was ecstasy to be a man among men. Schiller.
A posse ad esse—From possibility to actuality.
A posteriori—From the effect to the cause; by 55 induction.
Apothecaries would not sugar their pills unless they were bitter. Pr.
A pound of care won't pay an ounce of debt. Pr.
Apparent rari nantes in gurgite vasto—A few are seen swimming here and there in the vast abyss. Virg.
Appetitus rationi pareat—Let reason govern desire. Cic.
Applause is the spur of noble minds, the aim 60 and end of weak ones. Colton.