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

Vestigia morientis libertatis—The footprints of expiring liberty. Tac.

Vestigia nulla retrorsum—There is no stepping 35 backward.

Vestigia terrent—The footprints frighten me. Hor.

Vestis virum facit—The garment makes the man. Pr.

Vetera extollimus, recentium incuriosi—We extol what is old, regardless of what is of modern date. Tac.

Vetustas pro lege semper habetur—Ancient custom is always held as law. L.

Vi et armis—By force and arms; by main 40 force.

Via crucis, via lucis—The way of the cross is the way of light. M.

Via media—A middle way or course; any middle course. M.

Via trita est tutissima—The beaten path is the safest. Coke.