Plautus quotes - page 3

Bad conduct soils the finest ornament more than filth. (Plautus)
It is well for one to know more than he says. View quote
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Property is unstable, and youth perishes in a moment. Life itself is held in the grinning fangs of Death, Yet men delay to obtain release from the world. Alas, the conduct of mankind is surprising. View quote
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Oh, are not the pleasures in life, in this daily round, trifling compared with the pains! View quote
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Valour's the best reward ; ‘tis valour that surpasses all things else : our liberty, our safety, life, estate, our parents, children, country, are by this preserved, protected : valour everything comprises in itself ; and every good awaits the man who is possess'd of valour. (translator Thornton) View quote
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In one hand he is carrying a stone, while he shows bread with the other. View quote
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He gains wisdom in a happy way, who gains it by another's experience. View quote
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I love truth, and wish to have it always spoken to me : I hate a liar. (translated by Thornton) View quote
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It is better to learn from the mistakes of others than that others should learn from you. View quote
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You cannot eat your cake and have it too, unless you think your money is immortal. The fool too late, his substance eaten up, reckons the cost. (translator Thornton) View quote
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Your wealth is where your friends are. (Plautus)
How great in number are the little minded men. View quote
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Laws are subordinate to custom. View quote
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The poor man who enters into a partnership with one who is rich makes a risky venture. View quote
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Good courage in a bad affair is half of the evil overcome. View quote
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You must spend money to make money. View quote
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There are occasions when it is undoubtedly better to incur loss than to make gain. View quote
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I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism. View quote
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Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers. View quote
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Let deeds match words. View quote
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A mouse never entrusts his life to only one hole. (Plautus)
Nothing is there more friendly to a man than a friend in need. View quote
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If you have overcome your inclination and not been overcome by it, you have reason to rejoice. View quote
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This is the great fault of wine; it first trips up the feet: it is a cunning wrestler. View quote
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Courage easily finds its own eloquence. View quote
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Occupation: Roman Playwright
Born: 250 BC
Died: 184 BC
Quotes count: 114
Wikipedia: Plautus

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