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

At spes non fracta—Yet hope is not broken. M.

Attempts at reform, when they fail, strengthen 10 despotism; as he that struggles tightens those cords he does not succeed in breaking. Colton.

Attempt the end, and never stand to doubt; / Nothing's so hard, but search will find it out. Herrick.

Attendez à la nuit pour dire que le jour a été beau—Wait till night before saying that the day has been fine. Fr. Pr.

Attention makes the genius; all learning, fancy, and science depend on it. Willmott.

At the sight of a man we too say to ourselves, Let us be men. Amiel.

At thirty, man suspects himself a fool, / Knows 15 it at forty, and reforms his plan. / At fifty, chides his infamous delay. / Pushes his prudent purpose to resolve. / Resolves—and re-resolves; then dies the same. Young.

At twenty years of age, the will reigns; at thirty, the wit; and at forty, the judgment. Grattan.

A tu hijo, buen nombre y oficio—To your son a good name and a trade. Sp. Pr.

A tutti non si adatta una sola scarpa—One shoe does not fit every foot. It. Pr.