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 are called but few chosen. Jesus.

Many are idly busy. Domitian was busy, but 40 then it was catching flies. Jeremy Taylor.

Many are wise in jest but fools in earnest. Pr.

Many arrive at second masters / Upon their first lord's neck. Tim. of Athens, iv. 3.

Many beat the sack, and mean the miller. Pr.

Many books owe their success to the good memories of their authors and the bad memories of their readers. Colton.

Many by-walks, many balks; many balks, 45 much stumbling. Latimer.

Many can argue, not many converse. A. B. Alcott.

Many can bear adversity, but few contempt. Pr.

Many can brook the weather that love not the wind. Love's L. Lost, iv. 2.