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

Blessedness is a whole eternity older than 55 damnation. Jean Paul.

Blessings are upon the head of the just. Bible.

Blinder Eifer schadet nur—Blind zeal only does harm. M. G. Lichtwer.

Blinder Gaul geht geradezu—A blind horse goes right on. Ger. Pr.

Blindfold zeal can do nothing but harm—harm everywhere, and harm always. Lichtner.

Bloemen zijn geen vruchten—Blossoms are not 60 fruits. Dut. Pr.

Blood is thicker than water. Pr.

Blosse Intelligenz ohne correspondirende Energie des Wollens ist ein blankes Schwert in der Scheide, verächtlich, wenn es nie und nimmer gezückt wird—Mere intelligence without corresponding energy of the will is a polished sword in its scabbard, contemptible, if it is never drawn forth. Lindner.

Blow, blow, thou winter wind, / Thou art not so unkind / As man's ingratitude. As You Like It, ii. 7.

Blow, wind! come, wrack! / At least we'll die with harness on our back. Macb., v. 5.