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

A flute lay side by side with Frederick the Great's baton of command. Jean Paul.

A fly is as untamable as a hyena. Emerson.

A fog cannot be dispelled with a fan. Japan. Pr. 50

A fond—Thoroughly (lit. to the bottom).

A fonte puro pura defluit aqua—From a pure spring pure water flows. Pr.

A fortiori—With stronger reason.

A fool always accuses other people; a partially wise man, himself; a wholly wise man, neither himself nor others. Herder.

A fool always finds a greater fool to admire 55 him. Boileau.

A fool and his money are soon parted. Pr.

A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool. Bulwer.