It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy those who are well to do.
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Anand Thakur
It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy those who are well to do.
PLAUTUSI regard that man as lost, who has lost his sense of shame.
PLAUTUSThings which you do not hope happen more frequently than things which you do hope.
PLAUTUSFor I know that many good things have happened to many, when least expected; and that many hopes have been disappointed.
PLAUTUSEvery man, however wise, needs the advice of some sagacious friend in the affairs of life.
PLAUTUSAlways bring money along with your complaints.
PLAUTUSAll men love themselves.
PLAUTUSThings we do not expect, happen more frequently than we wish.
PLAUTUSIn everything the middle course is the best; everything in excess brings trouble.
PLAUTUSIn grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
PLAUTUSIn misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will reap the advantage of it.
PLAUTUSThe gods give that man some profit to whom they are propitious.
PLAUTUSThere is indeed a God that hears and sees whate’er we do.
PLAUTUSThere’s no such thing, you know, as picking out the best woman: it’s only a question of comparative badness, brother.
PLAUTUSFor nobody is curious, who isn’t malevolent.
PLAUTUSHe who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
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