Classical and Foreign Quotations: Law Terms and Maxims, Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Expressions in French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Spanish, and Portuguese. With Translations, References, Explanatory Notes, and Indexes |
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The original , however , runs : “ Il n'y manque que le brave Grillon , qui sera toujours le bien venu et veu de moy . Adieu . ” — Nothing is wanting except the company of good Grillon , who will always have a hearty welcome and good ...
The original , however , runs : “ Il n'y manque que le brave Grillon , qui sera toujours le bien venu et veu de moy . Adieu . ” — Nothing is wanting except the company of good Grillon , who will always have a hearty welcome and good ...
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Ah qu'un grand nom est un bien dangereux ! Un sort caché fut toujours plus heureux . ( Fr. ) Gresset , Vert - Vert , chant 2. - What a dangerous possession a great name is ! An obscure lot is always more happy . 156.
Ah qu'un grand nom est un bien dangereux ! Un sort caché fut toujours plus heureux . ( Fr. ) Gresset , Vert - Vert , chant 2. - What a dangerous possession a great name is ! An obscure lot is always more happy . 156.
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A la .. l'art le plus nécessaire , de bien parler , mais de savoir se taire . Volt . 2. — The most necessary accomplishment at Court is not to be able to speak well , but to know how to hold your tongue . 170.
A la .. l'art le plus nécessaire , de bien parler , mais de savoir se taire . Volt . 2. — The most necessary accomplishment at Court is not to be able to speak well , but to know how to hold your tongue . 170.
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Alfana vient d'equus sans doute , Mais il faut avouer aussi Qu'en venant de la jusqu'ici Il a bien changé sur la route . ( Fr. ) Chev . de Cailly , Epigr , on Ménage . Absurd Etymologies . Alfana's from Equus , of course ; But , perhaps ...
Alfana vient d'equus sans doute , Mais il faut avouer aussi Qu'en venant de la jusqu'ici Il a bien changé sur la route . ( Fr. ) Chev . de Cailly , Epigr , on Ménage . Absurd Etymologies . Alfana's from Equus , of course ; But , perhaps ...
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268. Amour , tous les autres plaisirs Ne valent pas tes peines . ( Fr. ) Charleval 1-0 love , thy pains are worth more than all other pleasures . The preceding lines are : Bien que mes espérances vaines 36 AMITIÉ .
268. Amour , tous les autres plaisirs Ne valent pas tes peines . ( Fr. ) Charleval 1-0 love , thy pains are worth more than all other pleasures . The preceding lines are : Bien que mes espérances vaines 36 AMITIÉ .
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| Title | Classical and Foreign Quotations: Law Terms and Maxims, Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Expressions in French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Spanish, and Portuguese. With Translations, References, Explanatory Notes, and Indexes |
| Author | William Francis Henry King |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | Thomas Whittaker, 1889 |
| Original from | Michigan State University |
| Digitized | 16 Aug 2013 |
| Length | 624 pages |
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