Deus vult
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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
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
The higher and middle classes of England were animated by zeal not less fiery than that of the Crusaders who raised the cry of Deus vult at Clermont.
From Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 3 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron
Quem Deus vult perrdere prrius dementat, ye remember.
From The Day's Work - Volume 1 by Kipling, Rudyard
Boswell quoted Quern Deus vult perdere, prius dementat, and asked where it was.
From Life of Johnson, Volume 2 1765-1776 by Hill, George Birkbeck Norman
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