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

False face must hide what the false heart doth know. Macb., i. 7.

False folk should hae mony witnesses. Sc. 40 Pr.

False freends are waur than bitter enemies. Sc. Pr.

False friends are like our shadow, close to us while we walk in the sunshine, but leaving us the instant we cross into the shade. Bovee.

False glory is the rock of vanity. La Bruyère.

False modesty is the masterpiece of vanity. La Bruyère.

False modesty is the most decent of all falsehood. 45 Chamfort.

False shame is the parent of many crimes. Fox.

Falsehood and death are synonymous. Bancroft.

Falsehood borders so closely upon truth, that a wise man should not trust himself too near the precipice. (?)