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

Sero sapiunt Phryges—The Trojans became wise when too late. Pr.

Sero sed serio—Late, but seriously. M. 20

Sero venientibus ossa—The bones for those who come late. Pr.

Serpens ni edat serpentem, draco non fiet—Unless a serpent devour a serpent, it will not become a dragon, i.e., unless one power absorb another, it will not become great. Pr.

Serpentum major concordia; parcit / Cognatis maculis similis fera. Quando leoni / Fortior eripuit vitam leo?—There is greater concord among serpents than among men; a wild beast of a like kind spares kindred spots. When did a stronger lion deprive another of life? Juv.

Serum auxilium post prælium—Help comes too late when the fight is over. Pr.

Serus in cœlum redeas diuque / Lætus intersis 25 populo—May it be long before you return to the sky, and may you long move up and down gladly among your people. Hor. to Augustus.

Serva jugum—Preserve the yoke. M.

Servabo fidem—I will keep faith. M.

Servant of God, well done; well hast thou fought / The better fight. Milton.