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

Dauer im Wechsel—Persistence in change. Goethe.

Da veniam lacrymis—Forgive these tears. 20

Da ventura a tu hijo, y echa lo en el mar—Give your son luck and then throw him into the sea. Sp. Pr.

Davus sum, non Œdipus—I am a plain man, and no Œdipus (who solved the riddle of the Sphinx). Ter.

Dawted dochters mak' dawly wives, i.e. petted daughters make slovenly wives. Sc. Pr.

Day follows the murkiest night; and when the time comes, the latest fruits also ripen. Schiller.

Day is driven on by day, and the new moons 25 hasten to their wane. Smart, from Hor.

Daylight will come, though the cock does not crow. Dan. Pr.

Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. Bible.

De adel der ziel is meer waardig dan de adel des geslachts—Nobility of soul is more honourable than nobility by birth. Dut. Pr.