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

An honest tale speeds best, being plainly told. Rich. III., iv. 4.

An idle brain is the devil's workshop. Pr.

An idler is a watch that wants both hands; / 20 As useless if it goes as if it stands. Cowper.

An ill-willie (ill-natured) cow should have short horns. Sc. Pr.

An ill wind that blows nobody good. Pr.

An ill workman quarrels with his tools. Pr.

Animal implume bipes—A two-legged animal without feathers. Plato's definition of man.

Animals can enjoy, but only men can be cheerful. 25 Jean Paul.

Anima mundi—The soul of the world.

Animo ægrotanti medicus est oratio—Kind words are as a physician to an afflicted spirit. Pr.