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

Ignem gladio scrutare modo—Only stir the fire with a sword! Hor.

Ignem ne gladio fodito—Do not stir the fire with a sword. Pr.

Ignis aurum probat, miseria fortes viros—Fire tests gold; adversity strong men. Sen.

Ignis fatuus—A deceiving light; a "Will-o'-the-wisp."

Ignis sacer—"St. Anthony's fire." Pliny.

Ignobile vulgus—The base-born multitude.

Ignoramus—An ignorant person (lit. we are ignorant).

Ignorance is a heavy burden. Gael. Pr. 5

Ignorance is a prolonged infancy, only deprived of its charm. De Boufflers.

Ignorance is bold, and knowledge reserved. Thucydides.