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

Armuth ist listig, sie fängt auch einen Fuchs—Poverty is crafty; it outwits (lit. catches) even a fox. Ger. Pr.

Armuth und Hunger haben viel gelehrte Jünger—Poverty and hunger have many learned disciples. Ger. Pr.

A rogue is a roundabout fool. Coleridge. 20

A rolling stone gathers no moss. Pr.

A Rome comment à Rome—At Rome do as Rome does. Fr. Pr.

A royal heart is often hid under a tattered coat. Dan. Pr.

Arrectis auribus adsto—I wait with listening ears. Virg.

Arrière pensée—A mental reservation. Fr. 25

Arrogance is the obstruction of wisdom. Bion.

Ars artium omnium conservatrix—The art preservative of all others, viz., printing.