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

Dante was very bad company, and was never invited to dinner. Emerson.

Dante, who loved well because he hated, / Hated wickedness that hinders loving. Browning.

Dantur opes nulli nunc nisi divitibus—Wealth now-a-days goes all to the rich. Mart.

Dapes inemptæ—Dainties unbought, i.e., home 15 produce. Hor.

Dapibus supremi / Grata testudo Jovis—The shell (lyre) a welcome accompaniment at the banquets of sovereign Jove. Hor.

Dare pondus idonea fumo—Fit only to give importance to trifles (lit. give weight to smoke). Pr.

Dare to be true, nothing can need a lie; / A fault which needs it most, grows two thereby. George Herbert.

Daring nonsense seldom fails to hit, / Like scattered shot, and pass with some for wit. Butler.

Darkness visible. Milton. 20

Darkness which may be felt. Bible.