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

A chacun selon sa capacité, à chaque capacité selon ses œuvres—Every one according to his talent, and every talent according to its works. Fr. Pr.

A chacun son fardeau pèse—Every one thinks his own burden heavy. Fr. Pr.

A change came o'er the spirit of my dream. Byron.

A chaque fou plaît sa marotte—Every fool is 60 pleased with his own hobby. Fr. Pr.

A character is a completely-fashioned will. Novalis.

Ach! aus dem Glück entwickelt sich Schmerz—Alas! that from happiness there so often springs pain. Goethe.

A cheerful life is what the Muses love; / A soaring spirit is their prime delight. Wordsworth.

Acheruntis pabulum—Food for Acheron. Plaut.

Ach! es geschehen keine Wunder mehr—Alas! there are no more any miracles. Schiller.

A child is a Cupid become visible. Novalis.