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

When the reason of old establishments is gone, it is absurd to keep nothing but the burden of them. This is superstitiously to embalm a carcase not worth an ounce of the gums that are used to embalm it. Burke.

When the sheep is too meek, all the lambs suck it. Spurgeon.

When the shore is won at last, / Who will count the billows past? Keble.

When the soul breathes through a man's intellect, it is genius; when it breaks through his will, it is virtue; when it flows through his affection, it is love. Emerson.

When the strong box contains no more, ... / 5 Both friends and flatterers shun the door. Plutarch.

When the sun is highest, he casts the least shadow. Pr.

When the tale of bricks is doubled, then comes Moses. Heb. Pr.

When the weather been maist fair, the dust flies highest in the air. Sir David Lindsay.

When the will's ready the feet's licht. Sc. Pr.

When the wind (civic tumult) arises, worship 10 the echo (retire into the country). Pythagoras.