This is the great fault of wine; it first trips up the feet: it is a cunning wrestler.

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

Anand Thakur
The gods give that man some profit to whom they are propitious.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
It is wisdom to think upon anything before we execute it.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
To waste one’s breath; to pump into a sieve.
PLAUTUS

Breathe Sieve Wasted Time
Even the whole of life is not sufficient for thorough learning.
PLAUTUS

Learning Life Sufficient
He that would eat the nut must crack the shell.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
There can be no profit, if the outlay exceeds it.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Your piping-hot lie is the best of lies.
PLAUTUS

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

Anand Thakur
He who accuses another of wrong should look well into his own conduct.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
It is best to know the worst at once.
PLAUTUS

Best Oneself Worst
A well-balanced mind is the best remedy against affliction.
PLAUTUS

Balance Mindset Remedy
Whatever disgrace we may have deserved, it is almost always in our power to re-establish our character.
PLAUTUS

Character Deserve Disgrace Establishment Ourselves
In everything the middle course is the best; everything in excess brings trouble.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
All men love themselves.
PLAUTUS

Love Man One Liner
The gods play games with men as balls.
PLAUTUS

Ball Game God Man Play

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