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

Lies, mere show and sham, and hollow superficiality 20 of all kinds, which is at the best a painted lie, avoid. Prof. Blackie to young men.

Lies need a great deal of killing. Pr.

Lies that are half true are the worst of lies. Pr.

Life abounds in cares, in thorns, and woes; many tears flow visibly, although many more are unseen. Antoni Malazeski.

Life admits not of delays. Johnson.

Life alone can rekindle life. Amiel. 25

Life, as we call it, is nothing but the edge of the boundless ocean of existence where it comes upon soundings. Holmes.

Life at the greatest and best is but a froward child, that must be humoured and coaxed a little till it falls asleep, and then all the care is over. Goldsmith.

Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for vicissitudes. Goethe.

Life cannot subsist in society but by reciprocal concessions. Johnson.