Deus vult
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It is truly inexplicable, save by the fearful axiom, Quos Deus vult perdere, dementat.
From Irish Race in the Past and the Present by Thebaud, Augustus J.
J. C., who inquires respecting the author of the oft-quoted saying, "Quem Deus vult perdere," is referred to our first Vol., pp.
From Notes and Queries, Number 52, October 26, 1850 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Bell, George
Quos Deus vult perdere, prius dementat was never more thoroughly exemplified, and the course pursued proves incontestably that Mr. Staunton possesses a certain kind of courage which does not stick at trifles.
From The Exploits and Triumphs, in Europe, of Paul Morphy, the Chess Champion by Edge, Frederick Milnes
The history of the phrase— "Quem Deus vult perdere," will be seen in our First Volume, pp.
From Notes and Queries, Number 192, July 2, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Various
I answered softly, "I am a poor man, my lord," while inwardly I was quoting, "Quem Deus vult perdere."
From The King's Stratagem and Other Stories by Weyman, Stanley John
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