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 look of a king is itself a deed. Jean Paul.

The loom of Fortune weaves the fine and coarsest web. R. Southwell.

The loom of life never stops; and the pattern 40 which was weaving when the sun went down in the evening is weaving when it comes up to-morrow. Ward Beecher.

The Lord bestoweth his blessings where he findeth the vessels empty. Thomas à Kempis.

The Lord gave, and the Lord taketh away: blessed be the name of the Lord. Bible.

The Lord is a buckler to all that trust in him. Bible.

The Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. Bible.

The Lord will not suffer the soul of the 45 righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. Bible.

The loss of territory, or of a wise and virtuous servant, is a great loss, ... for servants are not easily to be found. Hitopadesa.

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Bible.