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

Better far off, than—near, be ne'er the near'. 20 Rich. II., v. 1.

Better far to die in the old harness than to try to put on another. J. G. Holland.

Better fifty years of Europe than a cycle of Cathay. Tennyson.

Better go back than go wrong. Pr.

Better go to bed supperless than rise in debt. Sc. Pr.

Better haud (hold on) wi' the hound than rin 25 wi' the hare. Sc. Pr.

Better is an ass that carries us than a horse that throws us. J. G. Holland.

Better it is to be envied than pitied. Pr.

Better keep the deil oot than hae to turn him oot. Sc. Pr.

Better keep weel than mak' weel. Sc. Pr.