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

Constantia et virtute—By constancy and virtue. 55 M.

Constantly choose rather to want less than to have more. Thomas à Kempis.

Constant occupation prevents temptation. It. Pr.

Constant thought will overflow in words unconsciously. Byron.

Consuetudinis magna vis est—The force of habit is great. Cic.

Consuetudo est altera lex—Custom is a second 60 law. L.

Consuetudo est secunda natura—Custom is a second nature. St. Aug.

Consuetudo pro lege servatur—Custom is observed as law. L.

Consult duty, not events. Landor.

Contaminate our fingers with base bribes?... I'd rather be a dog and bay the moon than such a Roman. Jul. Cæs., iv. 3.