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 fool when he is silent is counted wise. Pr.

A fool who has a flash of wit creates astonishment and scandal, like a hack-horse setting out to gallop. Chamfort.

A fop is the mercer's friend, the tailor's fool, and his own foe. Lavater.

A force de mal aller tout ira bien—By dint of going wrong all will go right. Fr. Pr.

A force de peindre le diable sur les murs, il finit par apparaître en personne—If you keep painting the devil on the walls, he will by and by appear to you in person. Fr. Pr.

A friend in court makes the process short. Pr. 5

A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere. Emerson.

A friend is never known till needed. Pr.

A friend loveth at all times. Bible.

A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of Nature. Emerson.