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 stay here on my bond. Mer. of Ven., iv. 1. 35

I stout and you stout, who will carry the dirt out? Pr.

I take it to be a principal rule of life not to be too much addicted to any one thing. Ter.

I talk of chalk and you of cheese. Pr.

I think a lock and key a security at least equal to the bosom of any friend whatever. Burns.

I think it is as scandalous for a woman not 40 to know how to use a needle as for a man not to know how to use a sword. Lady Montagu.

I think nothing is to be hoped from you if this bit of mould under your feet is not sweeter to you than any other in this world. Thoreau.

I think sculpture and painting have an effect to teach us manners and abolish hurry. Emerson.

I think women have an instinct of dissimulation; they know by nature how to disguise their emotions far better than the most consummate male courtiers can do. Thackeray.

I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just. T. Jefferson.