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

The best portraits are those in which there is a slight mixture of caricature. Macaulay.

The best preservative to keep the mind in 55 health is the faithful admonition of a friend. Bacon.

The best remedy against an ill man is much ground between both. Pr.

The best rules to form a young man are, to talk little, to hear much, to reflect alone upon what has passed in company, to distrust one's own opinions, and value others' that deserve it. Sir W. Temple.

The best self-forgetfulness is to look at the things of the world with attention and love. Auerbach.

The best son is not enough a son. Emerson.

The best, the only correct actions are those which demand no explanation and no apology. Auerbach.

The best thing I know between France and England is the sea. Douglas Jerrold.

The best thing which we derive from history 5 is the enthusiasm which it raises in us. Goethe.

The best things are worst to come by. Walker.