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 great prudence to gain as many friends as we honestly can, especially when it may be done at so easy a rate as a good word. Judge Hale.

It is hard even to the most miserable to die. Pr.

It is hard for an empty sack to stand upright. Pr.

It is hard to be poor and honest. Pr.

It is hard to carry a full cup. Pr. 15

It is hard to kick against the pricks. Pr.

It is hard to maintain the truth, but much harder to be maintained by it. South.

It is hard to put old heads on young shoulders. Pr.

It is hard to suffer wrong and pay for it too. Pr.

It is harder to avoid censure than to gain applause; 20 for this may be done by one great or wise action in an age; but to escape censure, a man must pass his whole life without saying or doing one ill or foolish thing. (?)