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

Last come, worst served.

Last in bed, best heard. Pr.

Last, not least. Jul. Cæs., iii. 1. Lear, i. 1. 35

Last scene of all, ... / Is second childishness and mere oblivion; / Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything. As You Like It, ii. 7.

Late children are early orphans. Sp. Pr.

Late fruit keeps well. Ger. Pr.

Lateat scintillula forsan—A small spark may perhaps lurk unseen. M.

Laterem laves—You may as well wash a clay 40 brick white. Ter.

Latet anguis in herba—There is a snake in the grass. Virg.

[Greek: lathe biôsas]—Remain hidden in life. Epicurus.