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

Godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. St. Paul.

Godliness with contentment is great gain. St. 20 Paul.

Godly souls have often interdicted the gratifications of the flesh in order to help their spirits in the Godward direction. John Pulsford.

Godt Haandværk har en gylden Grund—A good handicraft rests on a golden foundation. Dan. Pr.

Goed verloren, niet verloren; moed verloren, veel verloren; eer verloren, meer verloren; ziel verloren, al verloren—Money lost, nothing lost; courage lost, much lost; honour lost, more lost; soul lost, all lost. Dut. Pr.

Goethe's devil is a cultivated personage and acquainted with the modern sciences; sneers at witchcraft and the black art even while employing them, and doubts most things, nay, half disbelieves even his own existence. Carlyle.

Going by railroad I do not consider as travelling 25 at all; it is merely "being sent" to a place, and very little different from becoming a parcel. Ruskin.

Going to ruin is silent work. Gael. Pr.

Gold and diamonds are not riches. Ruskin.

Gold beheert de wereld—Gold rules the world. Dut. Pr.