No man has perpetual good fortune.
PLAUTUSHe means well’ is useless unless he does well.
More Plautus Quotes
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Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.
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It is not without a purpose when a rich man greets a poor one with kindness.
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The man who would be fully employed should procure a ship or a woman, for no two things produce more trouble.
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I have taken a wife, I have sold my sovereignty for a dowry.
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Let deeds correspond with words.
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Ah yes, the gods use us mortals as footballs!
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In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will reap the advantage of it.
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There’s no such thing, you know, as picking out the best woman: it’s only a question of comparative badness, brother.
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He is a friend who, in dubious circumstances, aids in deeds when deeds are necessary.
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Flying without feathers is not easy: my wings have no feathers.
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Every one can remember that which has interested himself.
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We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes us.
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Your wealth is where your friends are.
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If you do anything well, gratitude is lighter than a feather; if you give offense in anything, people’s wrath is as heavy as lead.
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Where there are friends there is wealth.
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