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

It is an argument of great wisdom to do nothing rashly, nor to be obstinate and inflexible in our opinions. Thomas à Kempis.

It is an assured sign of a worthy and generous spirit whom honour amends; for honour is, or should be, the place of virtue. Bacon.

It is an egregious error to go by the exception instead of the rule. Pascal.

It is an equal failing to trust everybody and 40 to trust nobody. Pr.

It is an honour for a man to cease from strife. Bible.

It is an ill sign to see a fox lick a lamb. Pr.

It is an ill wind that blows nobody good. Pr.

It is as difficult to appropriate the thoughts of others as to invent. Emerson.

It is as easy to be a scholar as a gamester. 45 Haweis.

It is as easy to deceive one's self without perceiving it, as it is difficult to deceive others without their finding it out. La Roche.