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

Age quod agis—Attend to (lit. do) what you are 30 doing.

Agere considerate pluris est quam cogitare prudenter—It is of more consequence to act considerately than to think sagely. Cic.

Agiotage—Stockbroking. Fr.

A giving hand, though foul, shall have fair praise. Love's L. Lost, iv. 1.

Agnosco veteris vestigia flammæ—I own I feel traces of an old passion. Virg.

A God all mercy is a God unjust. Young. 35

A God speaks softly in our breast; softly, yet distinctly, shows us what to hold by and what to shun. Goethe.

A gold key opens every door. Pr.

A good bargain is a pick-purse. Pr.

A good beginning makes a good ending. Pr.