Going to the mountains is going home.

Going to the mountains is going home.

What will this boaster produce worthy of this mouthing? The
mountains are in labor; a ridiculous mouse will be read more

What will this boaster produce worthy of this mouthing? The
mountains are in labor; a ridiculous mouse will be born.
[Lat., Quid dignum tanto feret hic promissor hiatu?
Parturiunt montes; nascetur ridiculus mus.]

To pile Ossa upon Pelion.
[Lat., Imponere Pelio Ossam.]

To pile Ossa upon Pelion.
[Lat., Imponere Pelio Ossam.]

In the mountains, the shortest way is from peak to peak: but for that you must have long legs

In the mountains, the shortest way is from peak to peak: but for that you must have long legs

To pile Pelion upon Olympus.
[Lat., Pelion imposuisse Olympo.]

To pile Pelion upon Olympus.
[Lat., Pelion imposuisse Olympo.]

I would have you call to mind the strength of the ancient giants,
that undertook to lay the high read more

I would have you call to mind the strength of the ancient giants,
that undertook to lay the high mountain Pelion on the top of
Ossa, and set among those the shady Olympus.

Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery.

Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery.

Hills peep o'er hills, and Alps on Alps arise.

Hills peep o'er hills, and Alps on Alps arise.

To make a mountain of a mole-hill.

To make a mountain of a mole-hill.