Dictum Collection

There's no harm in having too much, from 100 Proverbs, 1845 (engraving)
1733450 There's no harm in having too much, from 100 Proverbs, 1845 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info.: 100 proverbs, engraving by JJ Granville, 1845)

Every trade has its value, from 100 Proverbs, 1845 (engraving)
1733446 Every trade has its value, from 100 Proverbs, 1845 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info.: 100 proverbs, engraving by JJ Granville, 1845)

Votaries of the Weed No 45 (colour litho)
8660536 Votaries of the Weed No 45 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 45)

Figures Of Speech: Hobson's Choice (colour litho)
8665592 Figures Of Speech: Hobson's Choice (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hobson's Choice)

Figures Of Speech: He'll Never Set The Thames On Fire (colour litho)
8665591 Figures Of Speech: He'll Never Set The Thames On Fire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: He'll Never Set The Thames On Fire)

Figures Of Speech: At Sixes And Sevens (colour litho)
8665735 Figures Of Speech: At Sixes And Sevens (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Sixes And Sevens)

Figures Of Speech: A Nod Is As Good As A Wink (colour litho)
8665576 Figures Of Speech: A Nod Is As Good As A Wink (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Nod Is As Good As A Wink)

Figures Of Speech: To Leave In The Lurch (colour litho)
8665614 Figures Of Speech: To Leave In The Lurch (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Leave In The Lurch)

Figures Of Speech: Three Sheets In The Wind (colour litho)
8665613 Figures Of Speech: Three Sheets In The Wind (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Sheets In The Wind)

Figures Of Speech: In Queer Street (colour litho)
8665611 Figures Of Speech: In Queer Street (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Queer Street)

Figures Of Speech: Get The Sack (colour litho)
8665596 Figures Of Speech: Get The Sack (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Get The Sack)

Figures Of Speech: A Cat May Look At A King (colour litho)
8665588 Figures Of Speech: A Cat May Look At A King (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cat May Look At A King)

Figures Of Speech: Eat Humble Pie (colour litho)
8665587 Figures Of Speech: Eat Humble Pie (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eat Humble Pie)

Figures Of Speech: Between The Devil And The Deep Sea (colour litho)
8665578 Figures Of Speech: Between The Devil And The Deep Sea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Between The Devil And The Deep Sea)

Popular Superstitions: Sneezing (colour litho)
8668705 Popular Superstitions: Sneezing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sneezing)

Figures Of Speech: Spick And Span (colour litho)
8665626 Figures Of Speech: Spick And Span (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spick And Span)

Figures Of Speech: When In Rome Do As Rome Does (colour litho)
8665623 Figures Of Speech: When In Rome Do As Rome Does (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: When In Rome Do As Rome Does)

Figures Of Speech: Who's To Pay The Piper (colour litho)
8665616 Figures Of Speech: Who's To Pay The Piper (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who's To Pay The Piper)

Figures Of Speech: Turn The Tables (colour litho)
8665615 Figures Of Speech: Turn The Tables (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turn The Tables)

Figures Of Speech: That's A Chestnut (colour litho)
8665610 Figures Of Speech: That's A Chestnut (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: That's A Chestnut)

Figures Of Speech: Save One's Bacon (colour litho)
8665608 Figures Of Speech: Save One's Bacon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Save One's Bacon)

Figures Of Speech: Pig In A Poke (colour litho)
8665605 Figures Of Speech: Pig In A Poke (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pig In A Poke)

Figures Of Speech: In The Swim (colour litho)
8665602 Figures Of Speech: In The Swim (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In The Swim)

Figures Of Speech: Nine Days Wonder (colour litho)
8665597 Figures Of Speech: Nine Days Wonder (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nine Days Wonder)

Figures Of Speech: Make Your Hair Stand On End (colour litho)
8665595 Figures Of Speech: Make Your Hair Stand On End (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Make Your Hair Stand On End)

Figures Of Speech: In The Nick Of Time (colour litho)
8665593 Figures Of Speech: In The Nick Of Time (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In The Nick Of Time)

Figures Of Speech: Give The Cold Shoulder (colour litho)
8665590 Figures Of Speech: Give The Cold Shoulder (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Give The Cold Shoulder)

Figures Of Speech: Fat's In The Fire (colour litho)
8665585 Figures Of Speech: Fat's In The Fire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fat's In The Fire)

Figures Of Speech: Burn One's Boats (colour litho)
8665581 Figures Of Speech: Burn One's Boats (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burn One's Boats)

Figures Of Speech: Born With A Silver Spoon In His Mouth (colour litho)
8665579 Figures Of Speech: Born With A Silver Spoon In His Mouth (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Born With A Silver Spoon In His Mouth)

there is honour among thieves, from 100 Proverbs, 1845 (engraving)
1733447 there is honour among thieves, from 100 Proverbs, 1845 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info.: 100 proverbs, engraving by JJ Granville, 1845)

Figures Of Speech: Bury The Hatchet (colour litho)
8665637 Figures Of Speech: Bury The Hatchet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bury The Hatchet)

Figures Of Speech: Not Worth His Salt (colour litho)
8665600 Figures Of Speech: Not Worth His Salt (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Not Worth His Salt)

Figures Of Speech: Down In The Dumps (colour litho)
8665589 Figures Of Speech: Down In The Dumps (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Down In The Dumps)

Figures Of Speech: Feather In His Cap (colour litho)
8665586 Figures Of Speech: Feather In His Cap (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feather In His Cap)

Figures Of Speech: Burning The Candle At Both Ends (colour litho)
8665582 Figures Of Speech: Burning The Candle At Both Ends (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning The Candle At Both Ends)

Figures Of Speech: Between Two Stools (colour litho)
8665577 Figures Of Speech: Between Two Stools (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Between Two Stools)

Figures Of Speech: A Bee In His Bonnet (colour litho)
8665570 Figures Of Speech: A Bee In His Bonnet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bee In His Bonnet)

Figures Of Speech: Hauled Over The Coals (colour litho)
8665672 Figures Of Speech: Hauled Over The Coals (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hauled Over The Coals)

Figures Of Speech: Sent To Coventry (colour litho)
8665603 Figures Of Speech: Sent To Coventry (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sent To Coventry)

Figures Of Speech: Up The Spout (colour litho)
8665762 Figures Of Speech: Up The Spout (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Up The Spout)

opportunity makes the thief, from 100 Proverbs, 1845 (engraving)
1733405 opportunity makes the thief, from 100 Proverbs, 1845 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info.: 100 proverbs, engraving by JJ Granville, 1845)

Figures Of Speech: You Can't Make Bricks Without Straw (colour litho)
8665619 Figures Of Speech: You Can't Make Bricks Without Straw (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: You Can't Make Bricks Without Straw)

Figures Of Speech: Get Out Of Bed The Wrong Side (colour litho)
8665617 Figures Of Speech: Get Out Of Bed The Wrong Side (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Get Out Of Bed The Wrong Side)

Figures Of Speech: Take The Bull By The Horns (colour litho)
8665607 Figures Of Speech: Take The Bull By The Horns (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Take The Bull By The Horns)

Figures Of Speech: Sleep Like A Top (colour litho)
8665606 Figures Of Speech: Sleep Like A Top (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleep Like A Top)

Figures Of Speech: Sail Close To The Wind (colour litho)
8665601 Figures Of Speech: Sail Close To The Wind (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sail Close To The Wind)

Figures Of Speech: On Tenterhooks (colour litho)
8665599 Figures Of Speech: On Tenterhooks (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Tenterhooks)

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Dictum is a Latin word that translates to "saying" or "remark." It refers to a formal pronouncement or authoritative statement made by someone in a position of power or expertise. In legal contexts they can also refer to an opinion expressed by a judge in passing, which is not essential to the decision reached in the case. In everyday language they can be used more broadly to describe any notable saying or maxim that carries weight and authority. These sayings often encapsulate wisdom, advice, or moral principles that are meant to guide behavior and decision-making. Dictums have been passed down through generations as part of cultural heritage and collective wisdom. They serve as reminders of timeless truths and values that continue to resonate with people today. Whether it's a famous quote from a historical figure, a proverb from another culture, or simply words of advice from a trusted mentor, dictums have the power to inspire reflection and action. They remind us of our shared humanity and the enduring quest for knowledge and understanding. So next time you come across a powerful saying or wise remark, take note - it may just be a dictum worth remembering.