I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism.

Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability
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Anand Thakur
He is a friend who, in dubious circumstances, aids in deeds when deeds are necessary.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Your wealth is where your friends are.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
It is not without a purpose when a rich man greets a poor one with kindness.
PLAUTUS

Greet. Poor Kindness Man Oneself Purpose Rich
No guest is so welcome in a friend’s house that he will not become a nuisance after three days.
PLAUTUS

Day Friendship Guest Welcome
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
I am myself my own commander.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Feast today makes fast tomorrow.
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Fast Feast Future
Courage easily finds its own eloquence.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Because those, who twit others with their faults, should look at home.
PLAUTUS

Blame Home Mistake Point
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.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Men understand the worth of blessings only when they have lost them.
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Blessing Lose Man Understand Worth Yourself
To snatch the worm from the trap.
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One Liner Trap Worm
Feast to-day makes fast to-morrow.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
I esteem death a trifle, if not caused by guilt.
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Death Esteem Guilt Reason

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