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

Little-minded people's thoughts move in such small circles that five minutes' conversation gives you an arc long enough to determine their whole curve. Holmes.

Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune, but great minds rise above it. Washington Irving.

Little minds are too much wounded by little 25 things; great minds see all, and are not even hurt. La Roche.

Little minds, like weak liquors, are soonest soured. Pr.

Little odds between a feast and a fu' wame (stomach). Sc. Pr.

Little of this great world can I speak, / More than pertains to feats of broil and battle; / And, therefore, little shall I grace my cause / In speaking for myself. Yet by your gracious patience, / I will a round unvarnish'd tale deliver / Of my whole course of love. Othello, i. 3.

Little ones are taught to be proud of their clothes before they can put them on. Locke.

Little opportunities should be improved. 30 Fenélon.

Little pigeons can carry great messages. Pr.

Little pigs eat great potatoes. Pr.