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

Honesta quam splendida—Honourable rather than showy. M.

Honestum non est semper quod licet—What is 35 lawful is not always honourable. L.

Honestum quod vere dicimus, etiamsi a nullo laudatur, laudabile est sua natura—That which we truly call honourable is praiseworthy in its own nature, even though it should be praised by no one. Cic.

Honesty is like an icicle; if it once melts, that is the last of it. Amer. Pr.

Honesty is the best policy. Pr.

Honesty is the poor man's pork and the rich man's pudding. Pr.

Honesty may be dear bought, but can ne'er be 40 an ill pennyworth. Sc. Pr.

Honi soit qui mal y pense—Evil be to him that evil thinks. Royal M. Fr.

Honnêtes gens—Upright people. Fr.

Honneur et patrie—Honour and country. M.