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

Argumentum baculinum—Club argument, i.e., by physical force.

Argus at home, a mole abroad. It. Pr.

Argus-eyes—Eyes ever wakeful and watchful.

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. Bible.

[Greek: Ariston metron]—A mean or middle course is best. Cleobulus.

[Greek: Ariston men hydôr]—Water is best. Pindar.

Aristocracy has three successive ages—of superiorities, of privileges, and of vanities; having passed out of the first, it degenerates in the second, and dies away in the third. Chateaubriand.

Arma amens capio; nec sat rationis in armis—I 5 madly take to arms; but have not wit enough to use them to any purpose. Virg.

Arma cerealia—The arms of Ceres, i.e., implements connected with the preparation of corn and bread.

Arm am Beutel, krank am Herzen—Poor in purse, sick at heart. Goethe.