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

Ubi timor adest, sapientia adesse nequit—Where fear is present, wisdom cannot be. Lactantius.

Ubi uber, ibi tuber—There are no roses without thorns. Pr.

Ubicunque ars ostentatur, veritas abesse videtur—Wherever 40 there is a display of art, truth seems to us to be wanting.

Ubique—Everywhere. M.

Ubique patriam reminisci—I remember my country everywhere. M.

Übung macht den Meister—Practice makes perfect (lit. the master). Ger. Pr.

Ugliest of trades have their moments of pleasure. If I were a grave-digger, or even a hangman, there are some people I could work for with a great deal of enjoyment. Douglas Jerrold.

Ulcus tangere—To touch a sore. Ter. 45

Ulterius ne tende odiis—Press no further with your hate. Virg.

Ultima ratio regum—The last argument of kings. Inscription on cannon.