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

Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying for forgiveness, or else forgiving another. Jean Paul.

Humanity is one, and not till Lazarus is cured of his sores will Dives be safe. Celia Burleigh.

Humanity is the virtue of a woman, generosity 40 of a man. Adam Smith.

Humanum amare est, humanum autem ignoscere est—It is natural to love, and it is natural also to forgive. Plaut.

Humanum est errare—To err is human.

Humble wedlock is far better than proud virginity. St. Augustine.

Humbleness is always grace, always dignity. Lowell.

Humiles laborant ubi potentes dissident—The 45 humble are in danger when those in power disagree. Phædr.

Humility disarms envy and strikes it dead. Collier.

Humility is a virtue all preach, none practise, and yet everybody is content to hear. The master thinks it good doctrine for his servant, the laity for the clergy, and the clergy for the laity. Selden.