In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.

Out of many evils the evil which is least is the least of evils.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Man proposes, God disposes.
PLAUTUS

God Man Propose
It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in joke.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Know this, that troubles come swifter than the things we desire.
PLAUTUS

Desire Fast Known Trouble
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
PLAUTUS

Certain Lost Unknown
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.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
I regard that man as lost, who has lost his sense of shame.
PLAUTUS

Lost Man Regard Shame
A well-balanced mind is the best remedy against affliction.
PLAUTUS

Balance Mindset Remedy
It is easier to begin well than to finish well.
PLAUTUS

Beginning Easy End Start
You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
How often we see the greatest genius buried in obscurity!
PLAUTUS

Bury Genius Greatness Often
Smooth words in place of gifts.
PLAUTUS

Gift Place Smooth Word
Even the whole of life is not sufficient for thorough learning.
PLAUTUS

Learning Life Sufficient
Arrogance is the outgrowth of prosperity.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
The Bell never rings of itself; unless some one handles or moves it it is dumb.
PLAUTUS

Dumb Handle Move Ring
To waste one’s breath; to pump into a sieve.
PLAUTUS

Breathe Sieve Wasted Time

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