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 41
Or sauntering , calm and healthful , through the wood , Bent on such thoughts as suits the wise and good ? —Conington . What is your favourite occupation in the country ? Are you busy with your pen , or roaming about the pleasant woods ...
Or sauntering , calm and healthful , through the wood , Bent on such thoughts as suits the wise and good ? —Conington . What is your favourite occupation in the country ? Are you busy with your pen , or roaming about the pleasant woods ...
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Saying of Cleobulus , one of the seven wise men of Greece . 361. Arma cerealia . ( L. ) Virg . A. 1 , 177. — The arms of Ceres . Term comprehending the implements connected with the making of bread ( grinding , baking , etc. ) ...
Saying of Cleobulus , one of the seven wise men of Greece . 361. Arma cerealia . ( L. ) Virg . A. 1 , 177. — The arms of Ceres . Term comprehending the implements connected with the making of bread ( grinding , baking , etc. ) ...
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We believe but by halves in this wise age of ours So blind , and so vain of its science and powers ; None will bend both his knees to the ground.- Ed . 646. Censor morum . ( L . ) — Censor of morals and conduct .
We believe but by halves in this wise age of ours So blind , and so vain of its science and powers ; None will bend both his knees to the ground.- Ed . 646. Censor morum . ( L . ) — Censor of morals and conduct .
Page 84
Car . vol . ii . p . 50. - An old man in love is a monstrous anomaly . 689. C'est une grande folie de vouloir être sage tout seul . ( Fr. ) La Rochef . Max . p . 61 , $ 238. - It is a great piece of folly to wish to be wise all alone .
Car . vol . ii . p . 50. - An old man in love is a monstrous anomaly . 689. C'est une grande folie de vouloir être sage tout seul . ( Fr. ) La Rochef . Max . p . 61 , $ 238. - It is a great piece of folly to wish to be wise all alone .
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—Those who see the faults of others , and are blind to their own , are wise as regards others , fools as regards themselves . 884. Croire tout découvert est une erreur profonde , C'est prendre l'horizon pour les bornes du monde .
—Those who see the faults of others , and are blind to their own , are wise as regards others , fools as regards themselves . 884. Croire tout découvert est une erreur profonde , C'est prendre l'horizon pour les bornes du monde .
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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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