The evil that we know is best.
PLAUTUSSmooth words in place of gifts.
More Plautus Quotes
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For I know that many good things have happened to many, when least expected; and that many hopes have been disappointed.
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No man has perpetual good fortune.
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It is a bitter disappointment when you have sown benefits, to reap injuries.
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He whom the gods love dies young, while he is in health, has his senses and his judgments sound.
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Women have many faults, but the worst of them all is that they are too pleased with themselves and take too little pains to please the men.
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He is a friend who, in dubious circumstances, aids in deeds when deeds are necessary.
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Always bring money along with your complaints.
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A contented mind is the best source for trouble.
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You will stir up the hornets.
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You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned.
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Never speak ill of an absent friend.
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Whatever disgrace we may have deserved, it is almost always in our power to re-establish our character.
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The gods confound the man who first found out How to distinguish hours! Confound him, too, Who in this place set up a sun-dial, To cut and hack my days so wretchedly Into small portions.
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This is the great fault of wine; it first trips up the feet: it is a cunning wrestler.
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Man’s fortune is usually changed at once; life is changeable.
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