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

Jeshurun waxed fat and kicked. Bible. 25

Jess would have been an omnivorous reader of books had it not been her conviction that reading was idling. George Eliot.

Jest not with the eye, nor religion. Pr.

Jest so that it may not become earnest. Sp. Pr.

Jest with an ass, and he will flap you in the face with his tail. Pr.

Jest with your equals. Dan. Pr. 30

Jesters do oft prove prophets. King Lear, v. 3.

Jesting brings serious sorrows. Pr.

Jesting lies bring serious sorrows. Pr.

Jesting Pilate, asking, "What is truth?" had not the smallest chance to ascertain it. He could not have known it had a god shown it to him. Carlyle.