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

Often the cock-loft is empty in those whom Nature hath built many storeys high. Fuller.

Oftentimes the gods send strong delusions to ensnare too credulous hearts. Lewis Morris.

Oftentimes, to win us to our harm, / The instruments of darkness tell us truths; / Win us with honest trifles, to betray us / In deepest consequence. Macb., i. 3.

Ofttimes nothing profits more / Than self-esteem, 40 grounded on just and right. Milton.

Ofttimes the pupil goes beyond his master. Lucillius.

Ogni cosa è d'ogni anno—Everything is of every year. It. Pr.

Ogni debole ha sempre il suo tiranno—Every weak man has always his tyrant. It. Pr.

Ogni medaglio ha il suo riverso—Every medal has its reverse. It. Pr.

Ogni monte ha la sua valle—Every mountain 45 has its valley. It. Pr.

Ogni vero non è buono a dire—Every truth is not good to be told. It. Pr.