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 folly of others is ever most ridiculous to those who are themselves most foolish. Goldsmith.

The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool. As You Like It, v. 1.

The fool is always discovered if he stayeth too long; like the ass dressed in a tiger's skin, from his voice. Hitopadesa.

The fool is in himself the object of pity till he is flattered. Steele.

The fool needs company, the wise man solitude. 10 Rückert.

The foolish and the dead alone never change their opinion. Lowell.

The foot of the owner is the best manure for his land. Pr.

The force of the guinea in your pocket depends on the default of a guinea in your neighbour's. Ruskin.

The form of government can never be a matter of choice; it is almost always a matter of necessity. Joubert.

The formation of his character ought to be 15 the chief aim of every man. Goethe.