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

Jack of all trades and master of none. Pr.

Jack shall pipe and Jill shall dance. G. 5 Wither.

Jack will never be a gentleman. Pr.

Jack's as good as his master. Pr.

Jacta alea est—The die is cast. Cæsar, when he passed the Rubicon.

Jactitatio—A boasting. Jactitation of marriage is cognizable in the Ecclesiastical Courts. L.

Jam nunc minaci murmure cornuum / Perstringis 10 aures; jam litui strepunt—Even now you stun our ears with the threatening murmur of horns; already I hear the clarions sound. Hor.

Jam pauca aratro jugera regiæ / Moles relinquent—Soon will regal piles leave but few acres to the plough. Hor.

Jam portum inveni, Spes et Fortuna valete! / Nil mihi vobiscum est, ludite nunc alios—Now I have gained the port, hope and fortune, farewell! I have nothing more to do with you; go now and make sport of others. A Greek epitaph.

Jam redit et Virgo, redeunt Saturnia regna—Now the Virgin goddess of justice returns; now the reign of Saturn and age of gold returns. Virg.