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

There is nothing evil but what is within us; the rest is either natural or accidental. Sir P. Sidney.

There is nothing exasperates people more than the display of superior ability or brilliancy in conversation. They seem pleased at the time, but their envy makes them curse him at their hearts. Johnson.

There is nothing from without a man that entering into him can defile him; but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man. Jesus.

There is nothing good or evil save in the will. Epictetus.

There is nothing good or godlike in this world 20 but has in it something of "infinite sadness." Carlyle.

There is nothing holier in this life of ours than the first consciousness of love, the first fluttering of its silken wings. Longfellow.

There is nothing in the world more shameful than establishing one's self on lies and fables. Goethe.

There is nothing in this world that will keep the devil out of one but hard labour. Carlyle.

There is nothing in which the power of circumstance is more evident than in politics. Disraeli.

There is nothing innocent or good that dies 25 and is forgotten. Dickens.