Dictionary of Latin Quotations, Proverbs, Maxims, and Mottos

The Dictionary of Latin Quotations, Proverbs, Maxims, and Mottos: Classical and Mediaeval, Including Law Terms and Phrases, with a Selection of Greek Quotations is a comprehensive reference book compiled by Henry Thomas Riley in 1866. The book contains a vast collection of Latin quotations, proverbs, maxims, and mottos from classical and medieval times, along with law terms and phrases. The book also includes a selection of Greek quotations. The entries are arranged alphabetically and provide the original Latin or Greek text, along with an English translation and a brief explanation of the context and meaning of the quotation. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Latin literature, history, or language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.