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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Wine opens the heart . 317. Aperte mala cum est mulier , tum demum est bona . ( L. ) Prov . Pub . Syr . ? — When a woman is openly bad , then at least she is honest . 318. Aperto vivere voto . ( L. ) Pers . 2 , 7.
Wine opens the heart . 317. Aperte mala cum est mulier , tum demum est bona . ( L. ) Prov . Pub . Syr . ? — When a woman is openly bad , then at least she is honest . 318. Aperto vivere voto . ( L. ) Pers . 2 , 7.
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Prosperity lightens the heels as well as the heart . 385. Assez dure . ( Fr. ) Hard enough . Motto of Ironmongers ' Company . 386. Assumpsit . ( L. ) Law Term . — He undertook . A claim of damages sustained through the breach of a ...
Prosperity lightens the heels as well as the heart . 385. Assez dure . ( Fr. ) Hard enough . Motto of Ironmongers ' Company . 386. Assumpsit . ( L. ) Law Term . — He undertook . A claim of damages sustained through the breach of a ...
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Blessed are the pure in heart : for they shall see God . First three words are the Motto of Lancing College . 488. Beati possidentes . ( L . ) — Blessed are the wealthy , or those that possess / Applicable to any fortunate beings " in ...
Blessed are the pure in heart : for they shall see God . First three words are the Motto of Lancing College . 488. Beati possidentes . ( L . ) — Blessed are the wealthy , or those that possess / Applicable to any fortunate beings " in ...
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-Thou art as dear to my heart as the light to my eyes . Cf. Gray , Bard , 1 , 3 , 12 : Dear as the light that visits these sad eyes , Dear as the ruddy drops that warm my heart . 594. Car il n'est si beau jour qui n'amène sa nuit .
-Thou art as dear to my heart as the light to my eyes . Cf. Gray , Bard , 1 , 3 , 12 : Dear as the light that visits these sad eyes , Dear as the ruddy drops that warm my heart . 594. Car il n'est si beau jour qui n'amène sa nuit .
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Every one can say a good word for his heart , but no one is bold enough to say as much for his wits . Want of feeling we naturally disclaim , not so readily want of perception . 703. Chacun doit balayer devant sa propre porte .
Every one can say a good word for his heart , but no one is bold enough to say as much for his wits . Want of feeling we naturally disclaim , not so readily want of perception . 703. Chacun doit balayer devant sa propre porte .
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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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