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

Cæsar's wife should be above suspicion. Plut.

Cæteris major qui melior—He who is better than others is greater. M.

Cahier des charges—Conditions of a contract. Fr.

Ça ira—It shall go on (a French Revolution song). Ben. Franklin.

Caisse d'amortissement—Sinking fund. Fr. 40

Calamitosus est animus futuri anxius—The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable. Sen.

Calamity is man's true touchstone—Beaumont and Fletcher.

Calf love, half love; old love, cold love. Fris. Pr.

Call a spade a spade.

Call him wise whose actions, words, and steps 45 are all a clear Because to a clear Why. Lavater.