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

Magni nominis umbra—The shadow of a great name. Lucan.

Magni refert quibuscum vixeris—It matters a 25 great deal with whom you live. Pr.

Magnificat—The song of the Virgin Mary (lit. she magnifies). Luke, i. 44-45.

Magnificence cannot be cheap, for what is cheap cannot be magnificent. Johnson.

Magnis excidit ausis—He failed in bold attempts. Ovid.

Magno conatu magnas nugas—By great efforts to obtain great trifles. Ter.

Magno cum periculo custoditur, quod multis 30 placet—That is guarded at great risk which is coveted by many. Pub. Syr.

Magno de flumine mallem / Quam ex hoc fonticulo tantundem sumere—I had rather take my glass of water from a great river like this than from this little fountain. Hor., in reproof of those who lay by large stores and never use them.

Magnorum haud unquam indignus avorum—Never unworthy of his illustrious ancestors. Virg.

Magnum est argumentum in utroque fuisse moderatum—It speaks volumes for man that, when placed in quite different situations, he displays in each the same spirit of moderation.