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

Broken friendships may be sowthered (soldered), but never sound. Sc. Pr.

Brouille sera à la maison si la quenouille est maîtresse—There will be disagreement in the house if the distaff holds the reins. Fr. Pr.

Brûler la chandelle par les deux bouts—To burn the candle at both ends. Fr.

Brute force holds communities together as an iron nail, if a little rusted with age, binds pieces of wood; but intelligence binds like a screw, which must be gently turned, not driven. Draper.

Brutum fulmen—A harmless thunderbolt. L. 50

Brutus, thou sleep'st; awake, and see thyself. Jul. Cæs., ii. 1.

Brutus will start a spirit as soon as Cæsar. Jul. Cæs., i. 2.

Bûche tortue fait bon feu—A crooked log makes a good fire. Fr. Pr.

Buen siglo haya quien dijó bolta—Blessings on him that said, Right about face! Sp. Pr.

Buey viejo sulco derecho—An old ox makes a 55 straight furrow. Sp. Pr.