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

De jure—By right.

De kleine dieven hangt men, de groote laat men loopen—We hang little thieves and let great ones off. Dut. Pr.

Del agua mansa me libre Dios; que de la recia me guardaré yo—From smooth water God guard me; from rough, I can guard myself. Sp. Pr.

De lana caprina—About goat's wool, i.e., a worthless 35 matter.

Delay has always been injurious to those who are ready. Lucan.

Delay in vengeance gives a heavier blow. J. Ford.

Delay of justice is injustice. Landor.

Delectando pariterque monendo—By pleasing as well as instructing. Hor.

Delenda est Carthago—Carthage must be destroyed. 40 Cato Major.

Del giudizio, ognun ne vende—Of judgment every one has some to sell. It. Pr.