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35 quotations from The Cyclopedia of Practical Quotations (1896), with the subject each one is filed under.
Trahit ipse furoris Impetus, et visum est lenti quæsisse nocentem. They are borne along by the violence of their rage, and think it is a waste of time to ask who are guilty.— filed under Anger
Nec sibi sed toti genitum se credere mundo. He believed that he was born, not for himself, but for the whole world.— filed under Benevolence
Ducibus tantum de funere pugna est. The chiefs contend only for their place of burial.— filed under Contention
Audendo magnus tegitur timor. By daring, great fears are concealed.— filed under Daring
Pavido fortique cadendum est. The coward and the courageous alike must die.— filed under Death
S. Victorosque dei celant, ut vivere durent, Felix esse mori. The gods conceal from those destined to live how sweet it is to die, that they may continue living.— filed under Death
De morte hominis nulla est cunctatio longa. When the death of a human being may be the consequence, no delay that is afforded is long. Law Maxim. Tolle moras-semper nocuit differre paratis. Away with delay- it always injures those who are prepared.— filed under Delay
Stat magni nominis umbra. . He stands the shadow of a mighty name.— filed under Failure
Clarum et venerabile nomen. An illustrious and ancient name.— filed under Fame
In se magna ruunt: lætis hunc numina rebus Crescendi posuere modum. Mighty things haste to destruction: this limit have the gods assigned to human prosperity.— filed under Fate
Sed quo fata trahunt, virtus secura sequetur. Whither the fates lead virtue will follow without fear.— filed under Fate
Multos in summa pericula misit Venturi timor ipse mali. The mere apprehension of a coming evil has put many into a situation of the utmost danger.— filed under Fear
Libertas ultima mundi Quo steterit ferienda loco. The remaining liberty of the world was to be destroyed in the place where it stood.— filed under Freedom
Quicquid multis peccatur, inultum est. All go free when multitudes offend.— filed under Freedom
Nulla fides regni sociis omnisque potestas Impatiens consortis erit. There is no friendship between those associated in power; he who rules will always be impatient of an associate.— filed under Friendship
Estne dei sedes nisi terra et pontus et aër Et cœlum et virtus? Superos quid quærimus ultra? Jupiter est quodcumque vides, quodcumque moveris. Is there any other seat of the Divinity than the earth, sea, air, the heavens, and virtuous minds? why do we seek God elsewhere? He is whatever you see; he is wherever you move.— filed under God
Si veris magna paratur Fama bonis, et si successu nuda remoto Inspicitur virtus, quicquid laudamus in ullo Majorum, fortuna fuit. If honest fame awaits the truly good; if setting aside the ultimate success excellence alone is to be considered, then was his fortune as proud as any to be found in the records of our ancestry.— filed under Goodness
Facinus quos inquinat æquat. Those whom guilt stains it equals.— filed under Guilt
Nulla manus belli, mutato judice, pura est. Neither side is guiltless if its adversary is appointed judge.— filed under Guilt
Arma tenenti Omnia dat qui justa negat. He who refuses what is just, gives up everything to him who is armed.— filed under Justice
Nil actum credens dum quid superesset agendum. Thinking that nothing was done, if anything remained to do.— filed under Labor
Discite quam parvo liceat producere vitam, Et quantum natura petat. Learn on how little man may live, and how small a portion nature requires.— filed under Necessity
Paupertas fugitur, totoque arcessitur orbe. Poverty is shunned and persecuted all over the globe.— filed under Power
Felix se nescit amari. The prosperous man does not know whether he is loved.— filed under Prudence
Quidquid multis peccatur inultum est. The sins committed by many pass unpunished.— filed under Punishment
Vana quoque ad veros accessit fama timores. Idle rumors were also added to wellfounded apprehensions.— filed under Rumor
Gaudensque viam fecisse ruinâ. He rejoices to have made his way by ruin.— filed under Tyranny
Original not known, thought to be from ENNIUS.) Alta sedent civilis vulnera dextræ. The wounds of civil war are deeply felt. и.— filed under War
Non tam portas intrare patentes Quam fregisse juvat; nec tam patiente colono Arva premi, quam si ferro populetur et igni; Concessâ pudet ire viâ. The conqueror is not so much pleased by entering into open gates, as by forcing his way. He desires not the fields to be cultivated by the patient husbandman; he would have them laid waste by fire and sword. It would be his shame to go by a way already opened.— filed under War
Nulla fides pietasque viris qui castra sequuntur. Good faith and probity are rarely found among the followers of the camp.— filed under War
Omnibus hostes Reddite nos populis-civile avertite bellum. Make us enemies of every people on earth, but prevent a civil war.— filed under War
Mansit concordia discors. Agreement exists in disagreement.— filed under Agreement
Stimulos dedit æmula virtus. He was spurred on by rival valor.— filed under Contest
Variam semper dant otia mentem. An idle life always produces varied inclinations.— filed under Indolence
Mensuraque juris Vis erat. Might was the measure of right.— filed under Right