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

Reply with wit to gravity, and with gravity to wit. Colton.

Réponse sans réplique—An answer that does not admit of reply. Fr.

Report makes crows blacker than they are. Pr. 45

Repose and cheerfulness are the badge of the gentleman—repose in energy. The Greek battle-pieces are calm; the heroes, in whatever violent actions engaged, retain a serene aspect. Emerson.

Repose and happiness is what thou covetest, but these are only to be obtained by labour. Thomas à Kempis.

Repose is as necessary in conversation as in a picture. Hazlitt.

Repose is the cradle of power. J. G. Holland.

Repose without stagnation is the state most 50 favourable to happiness. "The great felicity of life," says Seneca, "is to be without perturbation." Bovee.

Reproof is a medicine like mercury or opium; if it be improperly administered, it will do harm instead of good. H. Mann.

Reproof never does a wise man harm. Pr.