Madness is consistent, which is more than can be said for poor reason. Our passions and principles are steady in frenzy, but begin to shift and waver as we return to reason. Sterne.
Madness is the last stage of human debasement. 45 It is the abdication of humanity. Better to die a thousand times! Napoleon.
Madruga y verás, trabaja y habrás—Rise betimes, and you will see; labour diligently, and you will have. Sp. Pr.
Magalia quondam—Formerly humble huts stood here. Virg.
Magasins de nouveautés—Linen-draper's, or fancy goods', shop. Fr.
Magis gaudet quam qui senectam exuit—He rejoices more than an old man who has put off old age, i.e., has become young again. Pr.
Magis magni clerici non sunt magis sapientes—The 50 greater scholars are not the wisest men. Pr.
Magister alius casus—Misfortune is a second master. Pliny the elder.
Magister artis ingeniique largitor / Venter—The belly (i.e., hunger or necessity) is the teacher of arts and the bestower of genius. Pers.
Magister dixit—The master has said so.