To waste one’s breath; to pump into a sieve.
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Anand Thakur
To waste one’s breath; to pump into a sieve.
PLAUTUSOut of many evils the evil which is least is the least of evils.
PLAUTUSHow often we see the greatest genius buried in obscurity!
PLAUTUSConsider the little mouse, how sagacious an animal it is which never entrusts its life to one hole only.
PLAUTUSIt is easier to begin well than to finish well.
PLAUTUSHe is a friend who, in dubious circumstances, aids in deeds when deeds are necessary.
PLAUTUSHe whom the gods love dies young, while he is in health, has his senses and his judgments sound.
PLAUTUSFortitude is a great help in distress.
PLAUTUSFor nobody is curious, who isn’t malevolent.
PLAUTUSI have taken a wife, I have sold my sovereignty for a dowry.
PLAUTUSWisdom is not attained by years, but by ability
PLAUTUSHow often the highest talent lurks in obscurity.
PLAUTUSWine is a cunning wrestler.
PLAUTUSFire is next akin to smoke.
PLAUTUSCourage easily finds its own eloquence.
PLAUTUSLet deeds correspond with words.
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