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

Macies et nova febrium / Terris incubuit cohors—A wasting disease and an unheard-of battalion of fevers have swooped down on the earth. Hor.

Macte nova virtute, puer, sic itur ad astra—Go 35 on in new deeds of valour, my son! That is the way to the stars. Virg.

Macte virtute—Persevere in virtue; go on and prosper.

Macte virtute diligentiaque esto—Persevere in virtue and diligence. Livy.

Maculæ quas incuria fudit—The blemishes, or errors, which carelessness has produced. Hor.

Mad bulls cannot be tied up with a packthread. Pr.

Mad dogs cannot live long. Pr. 40

Mad people think others mad. Pr.

Madame fut douce envers la mort, comme elle l'était envers tout le monde—She was gentle towards death, as she was towards every one. Bossuet.

Madness in great ones must not unwatch'd go. Ham., iii. 1.