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 good book is the precious life-blood of a 40 master-spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life. Milton.

A good friend is my nearest relation. Pr.

A good horse should be seldom spurred. Pr.

A good inclination is only the first rude draught of virtue, but the finishing strokes are from the will. South.

A good king is a public servant. Ben Jonson.

A good laugh is sunshine in a house. Thackeray. 45

A good law is one that holds, whether you recognise it or not; a bad law is one that cannot, however much you ordain it. Ruskin.

A good man in his dark striving is, I should say, conscious of the right way. Goethe.

A good man shall be satisfied from himself. Bible.

A good marksman may miss. Pr.