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

He that, by often arguing against his own 25 sense, imposes falsehoods on others, is not far from believing them himself. Locke.

He that by the plough would thrive, / Himself must either hold or drive. Pr.

He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. Bible.

He that can be patient has his foe at his feet. Dut. Pr.

He that can be won with a feather will be lost with a straw. Pr.

He that can conceal his joys is greater than he 30 who can hide his griefs. Lavater.

He that can define, he that can answer a question so as to admit of no further answer, is the best man. Emerson.

He that can discriminate is the father of his father. The Vedas.

He that can endure / To follow with allegiance a fall'n lord, / Does conquer him that did his master conquer, / And earns a place i' the story. Ant. and Cleop., iii. 11.

He that can heroically endure adversity will bear prosperity with equal greatness of soul; for the mind that cannot be dejected by the former is not likely to be transported by the latter. Fielding.