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 wee bush is better than nae bield (shelter). 50 Sc. Pr.

A weel-bred dog gaes oot when he sees them preparing to kick him oot. Sc. Pr.

A well-bred man is always sociable and complaisant. Montaigne.

A well-cultivated mind is, so to say, made up of all the minds of the centuries preceding. Fontenelle.

A well-governed appetite is a great part of liberty. Sen.

A well-written life is almost as rare as a well-spent 55 one. Carlyle.

A wicked fellow is the most pious when he takes to it. He'll beat you all in piety. Johnson.

A wilful man must have his way. Pr.

A willing mind makes a light foot. Pr.

A wise man gets learning frae them that hae nane. Sc. Pr.