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

Ennui is the desire of activity without the fit means of gratifying the desire. Bancroft.

Ennui shortens life and bereaves the day of its 5 light. Emerson.

Ennui, the parent of expensive and ruinous vices. Ninon de l'Enclos.

Enough is as good as a feast. Pr.

Enough is better than too much. Pr.

Enough is great riches. Dan. Pr.

Enough is the wild-goose-chase of most men's 10 lives. Brothers Mayhew.

Enough—no foreign foe could quell / Thy soul, till from itself it fell; / Yes, self-abasement paved the way / To villain bonds and despot sway. Byron.

Enough requires too much; too much craves more. Quarles.

En papillote.—In curl-papers. Fr.