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

Horror vacui—Abhorrence of a vacuum.

Hors de combat—Out of condition to fight. Fr.

Hors de propos—Not to the purpose. Fr. 35

Hortus siccus—A dry garden; a collection of dried plants.

Hos successus alit; possunt quia posse videntur—These are encouraged by success; they prevail because they think they can. Virg.

Hospice d'accouchement—A maternity hospital. Fr.

Hospice d'allaitement—A foundling hospital. Fr.

Hospitality must be for service, not for show, 40 or it pulls down the host. Emerson.

Hostis est uxor invita quæ ad virum nuptum datur—The wife who is given in marriage to a man against her will becomes his enemy. Plaut.

Hostis honori invidia—Envy is honour's foe. M.