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

Though the cat winks a while, yet sure she is not blind. Pr.

Though the heavens fall, the orbs of truth and justice fall not. J. Burroughs.

Though the world exists for thought, thought 30 is daunted in presence of the world. Emerson.

Though this be madness, yet there is method in't. Ham., ii. 2.

Though thousands hate physic, because of the cost, / Yet thousands it helpeth, that else should be lost. Thomas Tusser.

Though we lose our fortune, yet we should not lose our patience. Pr.

Though wisdom wake, suspicion sleeps / At wisdom's gate; and to simplicity / Resigns her charge, while goodness thinks no ill where no ill seems. Milton.

Though you can fret me, you cannot play upon 35 me. Ham., iii. 2.

Though you had the wisdom of Newton or the wit of Swift, garrulousness would lower you in the eyes of your fellow-creatures. Burns.

Though you stroke the nettle ever so kindly, yet it will sting you. Pr.