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

Multum, non multa—Much, not many. Pliny. 25

Multum sapit qui non diu desipit—He is very wise who does not long persist in folly. Pr.

Mundæque parvo sub lare pauperum / Cœnæ, sine aulæis et ostro, / Sollicitam explicuere frontem—A neat, simple meal under the humble roof of the poor, without hangings and purple, has smoothed the wrinkles of an anxious brow. Hor.

Munditiæ, et ornatus, et cultus hæc feminarum insignia sunt, his gaudent et gloriantur—Neatness, ornament, and dress, are peculiar badges of women; in these they delight and glory. Livy.

Munditiis capimur—We are captivated by neatness. Ovid.

Mundus est Dei viva statua!—The world is the 30 living image of God. T. Campanella.

Mundus universus exercet histrionem—All men practise the actor's art. Petron.

Mundus vult decipi; ergo decipiatur—The world wishes to be deceived; therefore let it be deceived.

Munera accipit frequens, remittit nunquam—He often receives presents, but never gives any. Plaut.

Munera, crede mihi, capiunt hominesque deosque; / Placatur donis Jupiter ipse datis!—Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and gods; Jupiter himself is won over and appeased by gifts. Ovid.