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

Cruelty is no more the cure of crimes than it is the cure of sufferings. Landor.

Crux criticorum—The puzzle of critics. 35

Crux est si metuas quod vincere nequeas—It is torture to fear what you cannot overcome. Ausonius.

Crux medicorum—The puzzle of physicians.

Cry "Havock," and let slip the dogs of war. Jul. Cæs., iii. 1.

Cucullus non facit monachum—The cowl does not make the monk. Pr.

Cudgel thy brains no more about it, for your 40 dull ass will not mend his pace with beating. Ham., v. 1.

Cui bono?—Whom does it benefit?

Cuidar muitas cousas, fazer huma—Think of many things, do only one. Port. Pr.

Cuidar naõ he saber—Thinking is not knowing. Port. Pr.