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

Asperius nihil est humili, cum surgit in altum—Nothing is more offensive than a low-bred man in a high station. Claud.

Aspettare e non venire, / Stare in letto e non dormire, / Ben servire e non gradire, / Son tre cose da morire—To wait for what never comes, to lie abed and not sleep, to serve and not be advanced, are three things to die of. It. Pr.

A spirit may be known from only a single 15 thought. Swedenborg.

As poor as Job. Merry Wives, v. 5.

A spot is most seen on the finest cloth. Pr.

As proud go behind as before. Pr.

A spur in the head is worth two in the heels. Pr.

As reason is a rebel unto faith, so is passion 20 unto reason. Sir T. Browne.

Assai acqua passa per il molino, che il molinaio non se n'accorge—A good deal of water passes by the mill which the miller takes no note of. It. Pr.

Assai basta, e troppo guasta—Enough is enough, and too much spoils. It. Pr.