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

Dubitando ad veritatem pervenimus—By way 30 of doubting we arrive at the truth. Cic.

Dubiam salutem qui dat afflictis, negat—He who offers to the wretched a dubious deliverance, denies all hope. Sen.

Ducats are clipped, pennies are not. Ger. Pr.

Duce et auspice—Under his guidance and auspices. M.

Duces tecum—You must bring with you (certain documents). L.

Duce tempus eget—The time calls for a leader. 35 Lucan.

Du choc des esprits jaillissent les étincelles—When great spirits clash, sparks fly about. Fr. Pr.

Ducis ingenium, res / Adversæ nudare solent, celare secundæ—Disasters are wont to reveal the abilities of a general, good fortune to conceal them. Hor.

Ducit amor patriæ—The love of country leads me. M.

Du côté de la barbe est la toute-puissance—The male alone has been appointed to bear rule. Molière.