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

Persons who are very plausible and excessively 5 polite have generally some design upon you, as also religionists who call you "dear" the first time they see you. Spurgeon.

Perspicuity is the offset of profound thoughts. Vauvenargues.

Persuasion is better than force. Pr.

Peter's in, Paul's out. Pr.

Petit homme abat grand chêne—A little man fells a tall oak. Fr. Pr.

Petit maître—Fop; coxcomb. Fr. 10

Petite étincelle luit en ténèbres—A tiny spark shines in the dark. Fr. Pr.

Petites affiches—Advertiser. Fr.

Petites maisons—A madhouse. Fr.

Petitio principii—Begging of the question in debate.