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

Two things strike me dumb: the infinite starry heavens, and the sense of right and wrong in man. Kant.

Two things, well considered, would prevent 10 many quarrels: first, to have it well ascertained whether we are not disputing about terms rather than things; and, secondly, to examine whether that on which we differ is worth contending about. Colton.

Type of the wise who soar, but never roam, / True to the kindred points of Heaven and Home. Wordsworth.

Tyran, descends du trône, et fais place à ton maître—Tyrant, come down from the throne, and give place to your master! Corn.

Tyranny and anarchy are never far asunder. Bentham.

Tyranny is irresponsible power ... whether the power be lodged in one or many. Canning.

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Üb' immer Treu und Redlichkeit / Bis an dein 15 kühles Grab—Be sure thou always practise fidelity and honesty till thou lie in thy cold grave. L. H. Hölty.

Über allen Gipfeln / Ist Ruh—Over all heights is rest. Goethe.

Über die Berge mit Ungestüm—Over the mountains by storm. Kotzebue.