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

Alea jacta est—The die is cast. 70

Alea judiciorum—The hazard or uncertainty of law.

A leaden sword in an ivory scabbard. Pr.

A learned man is a tank; a wise man is a spring. W. R. Alger.

Al enemigo, si vuelve la espalda, la puente de plata—Make a bridge of silver for the flying enemy. Sp. Pr.

Alere flammam—To feed the flame.

Ales volat propriis—A bird flies to its own.

Al fin se canta la Gloria—Not till the end is the 5 Gloria chanted. Sp. Pr.

Al fresco—In the open air. It.

Aliam excute quercum—Go, shake some other oak (of its fruit). Pr.