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

Decies repetita placebit—Ten times repeated, it 35 will still please. Hor.

Decipimur specie recti—We are deceived by the semblance of rectitude. Hor.

Decipit / Frons prima multos—First appearances deceive many.

Decision and perseverance are the noblest qualities of man. Goethe.

Declaring the end from the beginning, and from the ancient times the things that are not yet done. Bible.

Decori decus addit avito—He adds honour to 40 the honour of his ancestors. M.

Decorum ab honesto non potest separari—Propriety cannot be sundered from what is honourable. Cic.

De court plaisir, long repentir—A short pleasure, a long penance. Fr.

Decrevi—I have decreed. M.

Decus et tutamen—An honour and defence. M.