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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Every one should have his proper honours and precedence allowed him . A compliment should be paid to all . 91. Ad ogni uccello suo nido è bello . ( It . ) Prov . - Every bird thinks its own nest beautiful .
Every one should have his proper honours and precedence allowed him . A compliment should be paid to all . 91. Ad ogni uccello suo nido è bello . ( It . ) Prov . - Every bird thinks its own nest beautiful .
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Motto of the Order of St Catherine ( Russia ) , instituted by Tsar Peter the Great in honour of his consort , Catherine I. 126. Æquitas enim lucet per se : dubitatio cogitationem significat injuriæ . ( L. ) Cic . Off . 1 , 9 , 30.
Motto of the Order of St Catherine ( Russia ) , instituted by Tsar Peter the Great in honour of his consort , Catherine I. 126. Æquitas enim lucet per se : dubitatio cogitationem significat injuriæ . ( L. ) Cic . Off . 1 , 9 , 30.
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-Ed . 394. A tort et à travers . ( Fr . ) — Wrong and across . At random , by chance . 395. A tout seigneur tout honneur . ( Fr. ) Prov . - To every lord his due honour . Give every one his due . Grant each their proper rights . 396.
-Ed . 394. A tort et à travers . ( Fr . ) — Wrong and across . At random , by chance . 395. A tout seigneur tout honneur . ( Fr. ) Prov . - To every lord his due honour . Give every one his due . Grant each their proper rights . 396.
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Either virtue is an empty name , or the man who strains every nerve may justly claim the honour and the reward . 461. Aux grands maux les grands remèdes . ( Fr. ) Prov.Desperate diseases demand desperate remedies . 462.
Either virtue is an empty name , or the man who strains every nerve may justly claim the honour and the reward . 461. Aux grands maux les grands remèdes . ( Fr. ) Prov.Desperate diseases demand desperate remedies . 462.
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( L. ) He flourishes with honours derived from his ancestors . Motto of the Marquess of Bute and Earl of Wharncliffe . 477. A volonté . ( Fr . ) - At will . According to your inclination or desire . 478. Aymez loyauté .
( L. ) He flourishes with honours derived from his ancestors . Motto of the Marquess of Bute and Earl of Wharncliffe . 477. A volonté . ( Fr . ) - At will . According to your inclination or desire . 478. Aymez loyauté .
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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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