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

"Impossible!" who talks to me of impossibilities? Chatham.

Impotentia excusat legem—Inability suspends the action of law. L.

Impransus—One who has not dined, or who can't find a dinner.

Imprimatur—Let it be printed. 50

Imprimis—First of all.

Imprimis venerare Deos—Before all things reverence the gods. Virg.

Improbæ / Crescunt divitiæ, tamen / Curtæ nescio quid semper abest rei—Riches increase to an enormous extent, yet something is ever wanting to our still imperfect fortune. Hor.

Improbe amor, quid non mortalia pectora cogis?—Cruel love! what is there to which thou dost not drive mortal hearts? Virg.

Improbe Neptunum accusat, qui naufragium 55 iterum facit—He who suffers shipwreck twice is unjust if he throws the blame on Neptune. Pub. Syr.

Improbis aliena virtus semper formidolosa est—To wicked men the virtue of others is always matter of dread. Sall.