The man who would be fully employed should procure a ship or a woman, for no two things produce more trouble.

The man who masters his own soul will forever be called conqueror of conquerors.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Ah yes, the gods use us mortals as footballs!
PLAUTUS

Football God Mortal
Feast to-day makes fast to-morrow.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
The prudent man really frames his own fortunes for himself.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
It is not without a purpose when a rich man greets a poor one with kindness.
PLAUTUS

Greet. Poor Kindness Man Oneself Purpose Rich
It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in joke.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
I’ve seen many men avoid the region of good advice before they were really near it.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
No man will be respected by others who is despised by his own relatives.
PLAUTUS

Man Relative Respect
Let deeds match words.
PLAUTUS

Action One Liner Word
It is wretched business to be digging a well just as thirst is mastering you.
PLAUTUS

Business Master Yourself
Courage in danger is half the battle.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.
PLAUTUS

Exception Expectation Result Rule
Feast today makes fast tomorrow.
PLAUTUS

Fast Feast Future
All men love themselves.
PLAUTUS

Love Man One Liner
I esteem death a trifle, if not caused by guilt.
PLAUTUS

Death Esteem Guilt Reason

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