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

Ménage—Housekeeping. Fr. 35

Mendacem memorem esse oportet—A liar ought to have a good memory. Quinct.

Mendaces, ebriosi, verbosi—Liars, drunkards, and wordy people.

Mendaci homini, ne verum quidem dicenti credere solemus—We give no credit to a liar, even when he speaks the truth. Cic.

Mendici, mimi, balatrones, et hoc genus omne—Beggars, actors in farces, buffoons, and all that sort of people. Hor.

Mendico ne parentes quidem amici sunt—To 40 a beggar not even his own parents show affection. Pr.

Mendings are honourable, rags are abominable. Pr.

Mens æqua rebus in arduis—Equanimity in arduous enterprises. M.

Mens agitat molem—A mind moves or informs the mass. Virg.

Mens bona regnum possidet—A good mind possesses a kingdom. Pr.