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

Genius unexerted is no more genius than a bushel of acorns is a forest of oaks. Beecher.

Genius will reconcile men to much. Carlyle.

Genius works in sport, and goodness smiles to the last. Emerson.

Gens d'armes—Armed police. Fr. 15

Gens de bureau—Officials in a government office. Fr.

Gens de condition—People of rank. Fr.

Gens d'église—Churchmen. Fr.

Gens de guerre—Soldiers. Fr.

Gens de langues—Linguists. Fr. 20

Gens de lettres—Literary people. Fr.