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

A very excellent piece of villany. Tit. Andron., 40 ii. 3.

A very good woman may make but a paltry man. Pope.

A veste logorata poco fede vien prestata—A shabby coat finds small credit. It. Pr.

A vinculo matrimonii—From the bond or tie of marriage.

A virtuous name is the sole precious good for which queens and peasants' wives must contest together. Schiller.

Avise la fin—Consider the end. Fr. 45

Avito viret honore—He flourishes with inherited honours. M.

Avoid the evil, and it will avoid thee. Gael. Pr.

A volonté—At will. Fr.

A votre santé—To your health. Fr.