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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390. At bæc etiam servis semper libera fuerunt , timerent , gauderent , dolerent , suo potius quam alterius arbitrio . ( L. ) . Cic . ? —Even slaves have always been free to fear , rejoice , or grieve at their own pleasure , and not at ...
390. At bæc etiam servis semper libera fuerunt , timerent , gauderent , dolerent , suo potius quam alterius arbitrio . ( L. ) . Cic . ? —Even slaves have always been free to fear , rejoice , or grieve at their own pleasure , and not at ...
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... at frigida Tempe , Mugitusque boum , mollesque sub arbore somni Non absunt . ( L. ) Virg . G. 2 , 467 . The pleasures of a country life . But tranquil ease AT SECURA . 51.
... at frigida Tempe , Mugitusque boum , mollesque sub arbore somni Non absunt . ( L. ) Virg . G. 2 , 467 . The pleasures of a country life . But tranquil ease AT SECURA . 51.
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The pleasures of a country life . But tranquil ease , a life untaught to cheat , Rich in its varied wealth : a calm retreat ' Mid ample fields ; cool grots , and running lakes , Valleys like Tempe's shaded lawns and brakes ; And lowing ...
The pleasures of a country life . But tranquil ease , a life untaught to cheat , Rich in its varied wealth : a calm retreat ' Mid ample fields ; cool grots , and running lakes , Valleys like Tempe's shaded lawns and brakes ; And lowing ...
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A favour is a kind action conferring and receiving pleasure by the mere act of giving , and done from a prompt and spontaneous inclination of the giver ; so that the gift or benefit itself is not of so much importance as the spirit in ...
A favour is a kind action conferring and receiving pleasure by the mere act of giving , and done from a prompt and spontaneous inclination of the giver ; so that the gift or benefit itself is not of so much importance as the spirit in ...
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( Fr. ) [ We seek to prolong human pleasures in vain , ] For the sunniest day brings the night in its train . Epitaph of Jean d'Orbesan ... Poems retirement need and easy leisure ; Sea , winds , and winter tease me at their pleasure .
( Fr. ) [ We seek to prolong human pleasures in vain , ] For the sunniest day brings the night in its train . Epitaph of Jean d'Orbesan ... Poems retirement need and easy leisure ; Sea , winds , and winter tease me at their pleasure .
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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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