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 fates but only spin the coarser clue; / The finest of the wool is left for you. Dryden.

The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge. Bible Pr.

The faults of the superior man are like the eclipses of the sun and moon. He has his faults, and all men see them; he changes, and all men look up to him. Confucius.

The fear o' hell's the hangman's whip, / To 25 haud the wretch in order; / But when ye feel yer honour grip, / Let that be aye yer border. Burns.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. Bible.

The fear of the Lord is the fountain of life. Bible.

The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. Bible.

The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied. Bible.

The fearful unbelief is unbelief in yourself. 30 Carlyle.

The feast of reason and the flow of soul. Pope.