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

Scio cui credidi—I know in whom I have believed. 10 M.

Scio: tu coactus tua voluntate es—I know it; you are constrained by your inclination. Ter.

Scire facias—Cause it to be known. L.

Scire potestates herbarum usumque medendi—To know the virtues of herbs and their use in healing. Virg.

Scire tuum nihil est, nisi te scire hoc sciat alter—It is nothing for you to know a thing unless another knows that you know it. Pers.

Scire ubi aliquid invenire possis, ea demum 15 maxima pars eruditionis est—To know where you can find a thing is the chief part of learning.

Scire volunt omnes, mercedem solvere nemo—All would like to know, but few to pay the price. Juv.

Scire volunt secreta domus, atque inde timeri—They wish to know of the family secrets, and so to be feared. Juv.

Scit genius, natale comes qui temperet astrum—The genius, our companion, who rules our natal star, knows. Hor.

Scoglio immoto contro le onde sta—He stands like a rock unmoved against the waves. M.