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

Sauve qui peut—Save himself who can.

Save a man from his friends, and leave him to struggle with his enemies. (?)

Save a thief from the gallows, and he'll cut your throat. Pr.

Save me, and hover o'er me with your wings, / You heavenly guards. Ham., iii. 4.

Save something for a sore foot. Pr. 10

Savoir dissimuler est le savoir des rois—To know how to dissemble is the knowledge of kings. Richelieu.

Savoir-faire—Skill; tact.

Savoir-vivre—Good breeding; good manners. Fr.

Savor (desire) no more than thee behoven shall, / Rede well thyself that other folks can rede, / And truth thee shalt deliver—'tis no drede. Chaucer.

Say little and say well. Gael. Pr. 15