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

More water glideth by the mill / Than wots the miller of. Tit. Andron., ii. 1.

Mores amici noveris, non oderis—Know well, but take no offence at the manners of a friend. Pr.

Mores multorum vidit—He saw the manners of 45 many men. Hor. of Ulysses.

Morgen können wir's nicht mehr, / Darum lasst uns heute leben!—To-morrow is no longer in our power, therefore let us live to-day. Schiller.

Morgen, morgen, nur nicht heute! / Sprechen immer träge Leute—To-morrow, to-morrow, only not to-day, is the constant song of the idle. C. F. Weisse.

Morgenstunde hat Gold im Munde—The morning hour has gold in its mouth. Gr. Pr.

Moriamur, et in media arma ruamus—Let us die, and rush into the thick of the fight. Virg.

Moribus antiquis res stat Romana virisque—The 50 Roman commonwealth stands by its ancient manners and men. Enn.

Moribus et forma conciliandus amor—Pleasing manners and a handsome figure conciliate love. Ovid.

Morituri morituros salutant—The dying salute the dying.