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

Many a one labours for the day he will never live to see. Dan. Pr.

Many a one threatens while he quakes for 30 fear. It. and Ger. Pr.

Many a seeming farce played on the great stage of the world is in reality a tragedy, if we could but see into the heart of it. Anon.

Many a true word is spoken in jest. Pr.

Many a young damsel has been ruined by a fine copy of verses, which she would have laughed at if she had known it had been stolen from Mr. Waller. Lady Montagu.

Many acquaintances, but few friends. Johnson.

Many acres will not make a wiseacre. Pr. 35

Many an honest man stands in need of help that has not the face to beg it. Pr.

Many an irksome noise, when a long way off, is heard as music. Thoreau.

Many and many a heart of woman, who has not uttered a word during her whole life, has felt more truly and intensely than the poet that has sung most sweetly. Renan.