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

Men are much in disposition and feelings according to the nature of the country which they inhabit. Polybius.

Men are much more prone (the greater is the pity) both to speak and believe ill than well of their neighbours. Thomas à Kempis.

Men are never so easily deceived as while they are endeavouring to deceive others. La Roche.

Men are never wise but returning from law. Pr.

Men are not always what they seem to be. 10 Lessing.

Men are not influenced by things, but by their thoughts about things. Epictetus.

Men are not leaning willows, but can and must detach themselves. Emerson.

Men are not put into this world to be everlastingly fiddled on by the fingers of joy. Ward Beecher.

Men are not so ungrateful as they are said to be. If they are often complained of, it generally happens that the benefactor claims more than he has given. Napoleon.

Men are not to be measured by inches. Pr. 15