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 make the most of my enjoyments; and as for my troubles, I pack them in as little compass as I can for myself, and never let them annoy others. Southey.

I might have my hand full of truth, and open only my little finger. Fontenelle.

I mourn not those who lose their vital breath; / But those who, living, live in fear of death. Lucillus.

I must be cruel, only to be kind. Ham., iii. 4.

"I must sleep now." Byron's last words. 55

I must work the work of Him that sent me while it is day; the night cometh when no man can work. Jesus.

I'm never less at leisure than when at leisure, nor less alone than when alone. Scipio Africanus.

I'm not denyin' the women are foolish; God Almighty made 'em to match the men. George Eliot.

I'm not one of those who can see the cat i' the dairy an' wonder what she's come after. George Eliot.

I'm sure sma' pleasure it can gie, / E'en to a deil, / To skelp an' scaud (scald) puir dogs like me, / An' hear us squeel. Burns.