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

A propos—To the point; seasonably; in due time. Fr.

A propos de bottes—By-the-bye. Fr.

A proverb is good sense brought to a point. John Morley.

A proverb is much matter decocted into few words. Fuller.

Apt alliteration's artful aid. Churchill. 10

Apt to revolt, and willing to rebel, / And never are contented when they're well. Defoe.

A puñadas entran las buenas hadas—Good luck pushes its way (lit. gets on) by elbowing. Sp. Pr.

A purpose you impart is no longer your own. Goethe.

A quatre épingles—With four pins, i.e., done up like a dandy. Fr.

Aquel pierde venta que no tiene que venda—He 15 who has nothing to sell loses his market. Sp. Pr.