Terence quotes - page 2

Many a time a man cannot be such as he would be, if circumstances do not admit of it. (Terence)
This and a great deal more like it I have had to put up with. View quote
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It is the duty of all persons, when affairs are the most prosperous, 12 then in especial to reflect within themselves in what way they are to endure adversity. View quote
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It is a maxim of old that among themselves all things are common to friends. View quote
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I only wish I may see your head stroked down with a slipper. View quote
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What now if the sky were to fall? View quote
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I took to my heels as fast as I could. View quote
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Immortal gods! how much does one man excel another! What a difference there is between a wise person and a fool! View quote
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Look you, I am the most concerned in my own interests. View quote
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That is a true proverb which is wont to be commonly quoted, that "all had rather it were well for themselves than for another." View quote
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The very flower of youth. (Terence)
Really, you have seen the old age of an eagle, as the saying is. View quote
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What comes from this quarter, set it down as so much gain. View quote
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According as the man is, so must you humor him. View quote
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I did not care one straw. View quote
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Do not they bring it to pass by knowing that they know nothing at all? View quote
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As the saying is, I have got a wolf by the ears. View quote
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It is up with you; all is over; you are ruined. View quote
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Draw from others the lesson that may profit yourself. View quote
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Of surpassing beauty and in the bloom of youth. View quote
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You can take a chance with any man who pays his bills on time. (Terence)
Their silence is praise enough. View quote
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They are so knowing, that they know nothing. View quote
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We are all of us the worse for too much liberty. View quote
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Nowadays those are rewarded who make right appear wrong. View quote
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Terence

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Occupation: Roman Writer
Born: 185 BC
Died: 159 BC
Quotes count: 81
Wikipedia: Terence

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