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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Page iii
Nothing is gained by the change , neither in the way of beauty , and , still less , in truth , and this , it must be felt , is the principle that should guide any one attempting a compilation of the kind — exactness , accuracy , truth .
Nothing is gained by the change , neither in the way of beauty , and , still less , in truth , and this , it must be felt , is the principle that should guide any one attempting a compilation of the kind — exactness , accuracy , truth .
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There are of course many loci classici which do not fall precisely under this definition , but which , for their grandeur , pathos , or truth , could not be well excluded from any collection . But the rule of “ quotability ” is that ...
There are of course many loci classici which do not fall precisely under this definition , but which , for their grandeur , pathos , or truth , could not be well excluded from any collection . But the rule of “ quotability ” is that ...
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While certain lines , again , and those not the least pointed , seem never so solemnly impressive as when they are not recited aloud , so much as murmured half inaudibly to one's self , and the taste of the finely - worded truth rolled ...
While certain lines , again , and those not the least pointed , seem never so solemnly impressive as when they are not recited aloud , so much as murmured half inaudibly to one's self , and the taste of the finely - worded truth rolled ...
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From confessors , physicians , and lawyers , do not hide the truth of your case . Tell them the worst , that the remedy may be all the more speedy and effectual . 45. Acribus , ut ferme talia , initiis , incurioso fine . ( L. ) Tac .
From confessors , physicians , and lawyers , do not hide the truth of your case . Tell them the worst , that the remedy may be all the more speedy and effectual . 45. Acribus , ut ferme talia , initiis , incurioso fine . ( L. ) Tac .
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Love the truth but pardon error . 160. Aimer en trop haut lieu une dame hautaine , C'est aimer en soucy le travail et la peine . ( Fr. ) Reg- nier , Ep . 2. — To love a haughty lady far above one's own rank , is to love , to one's ...
Love the truth but pardon error . 160. Aimer en trop haut lieu une dame hautaine , C'est aimer en soucy le travail et la peine . ( Fr. ) Reg- nier , Ep . 2. — To love a haughty lady far above one's own rank , is to love , to one's ...
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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 |
| Publisher | T. Whitaker, 1888 |
| Original from | Princeton University |
| Digitized | 18 Dec 2008 |
| Length | 608 pages |
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