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 toil of life alone teaches us to value the blessings of life. Goethe.

The tomb is the pedestal of greatness. Landor.

The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly 5 evil, full of deadly poison. St. James.

The tongue ever turns to the aching tooth. Pr.

The tongue is not of steel, but it cuts. Pr.

The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant. Juv.

The tongue of the just is as choice silver. Bible.

The tongue tells the thought of one man only, 10 whereas the face expresses a thought of nature itself; so that every one is worth attentive observation, even though every one may not be worth talking to. Schopenhauer.

The tongue's aye quick at saying "Na," / Though a' the while the heart be dumb. Gilfillan.

The tongues of dying men / Enforce attention like deep harmony. Rich. II., ii. 1.