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

I have never been able to conquer this ferocious wild beast (impatience). Calvin.

I have never seen a greater monster or miracle in the world than myself. Montaigne.

I have no idea of the courage that braves Heaven. Burns.

I have no notion of a truly great man that could not be all sorts of men. Carlyle.

I have no other but a woman's reason; / I 5 think him so because I think him so. Two Gent. of Ver., i. 2.

I have no spur / To prick the sides of my intent. Macb., i. 7.

I have no words, / My voice is in my sword. Macb., v. 7.

I have saved the bird in my bosom, i.e., kept my secret. Pr.

I have seen some nations, like overloaded asses, / Kick off their burdens, meaning the higher classes. Byron.

I have seldom known any one who deserted 10 truth in trifles that could be trusted in matters of importance. Paley.