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

Laus Deo—Praise be to God. M.

Laus est facere quod decet, non quod licet—It is doing what we ought to do, and not merely doing what we may do, that is the ground of praise.

Laus in proprio ore sordescit—Self-praise is offensive. Pr.

Laus magna natis obsequi parentibus—Great 25 praise is the meed of children who respect the wishes of their parents. Phaedr.

Lavish promises lessen credit. Hor.

Lavishness is not generosity. Pr.

Law and equity are two things which God hath joined, but which man hath put asunder. Colton.

Law cannot persuade when it cannot punish. Pr.

Law has her seat in the bosom of God, her 30 voice in the harmony of the world. Hooker.

Law is a bottomless pit; keep far from it. Pr.