Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Angel

Angel visits, few and far between.Campbell.

Angels are bright still though the brightest fell.Shakespeare.

Angels hear the humblest human cry.Bulwer.

Like angel’s visits, few and far between.

They talk like angels but live like men.Dr. Johnson.

Write on the devil’s horns “good angel,” and many will believe it.