That man is worthless who knows how to receive a favor, but not how to return one.
PLAUTUSRiches, rightly used, breed delight.
More Plautus Quotes
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It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in joke.
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The poor man who enters into a partnership with one who is rich makes a risky venture.
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I have taken a wife, I have sold my sovereignty for a dowry.
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No man has perpetual good fortune.
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Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.
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Ones oldest friend is the best.
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It is wretched business to be digging a well just as thirst is mastering you.
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He who seeks for gain, must be at some expense.
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Nothing is more wretched than the mind of a man conscious of guilt.
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In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will reap the advantage of it.
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When you fly from temptation, don’t leave a forwarding address. Where there’s smoke there’s fire.
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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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Your wealth is where your friends are.
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It is customary these days to ignore what should be done in favour of what pleases us.
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Even the whole of life is not sufficient for thorough learning.
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