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 difficulties that give birth to miracles. Dr. Sharpe.

It is dreary (öde) to be able to respect nothing but one's self. Fr. Hebbel.

It is doubt (Zweifel) which turns good into bad. Goethe.

It is downright madness to contend where we are sure to be worsted. L'Estrange.

It is easier for a wit to keep fire in his mouth, 15 than to hold in a witty saying that he is burning to tell. Cic.

It is easier not to begin to go wrong than it is to turn back and do better after beginning. President Garfield.

It is easier to carry the world in one's thoughts than on one's shoulders. A. B. Alcott.

It is easier to know man in general than men in particular. La Roche.

It is easier to suppress the first desire than to satisfy all that follow it. Ben. Franklin.

It is easier to worship than to obey. Jean 20 Paul.