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

Malo mori quam fœdari—I had rather die than be disgraced. M.

Malo nodo malus quærendus cuneus—For a 30 hard knot a hard tool must be sought. Pr.

Malorum facinorum ministri quasi exprobrantes aspiciuntur—Accomplices in evil actions are always regarded as reproaching the deed. Tac.

Malum consilium consultori pessimum—Bad advice is most pernicious to the adviser. Ver. Flaccus.

Malum est consilium quod mutari non potest—That is bad counsel which cannot be changed. Pub. Syr.

Malum in se—A thing evil in itself.

Malum nascens facile opprimitur; inveteratum 35 fit robustius—An evil habit is easily subdued in the beginning, but when it becomes inveterate it gains strength. Cic.

Malum prohibitum—A crime because forbidden by law, such as smuggling. L.

Malum vas non frangitur—A worthless vessel is seldom broken. Pr.

Malus bonum ubi se simulat, tunc est pessimus—A bad man, when he pretends to be a good one, is worst of all. Pub. Syr.