A mouse does not rely on just one hole.

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

Desire Fast Known Trouble
If you have overcome your inclination and not been overcome by it, you have reason to rejoice.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
The poor man who enters into a partnership with one who is rich makes a risky venture.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Worthy things happen to the worthy.
PLAUTUS

Deserve Worth
Keep what you have got; the known evil is best.
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Anand Thakur
It is only when we have lost them that we fully appreciate our blessings.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
It is easy to rule over the good.
PLAUTUS

Easy Goodness Rule
Your wealth is where your friends are.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Ah yes, the gods use us mortals as footballs!
PLAUTUS

Football God Mortal
In everything the middle course is the best; everything in excess brings trouble.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
I am myself my own commander.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
There are occasions when it is undoubtedly better to incur loss than to make gain.
PLAUTUS

Doubt Gain Loss Occasion
The day, water, sun, moon, night – I do not have to purchase these things with money.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
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Anand Thakur
If you are wise, be wise; keep what goods the gods provide you.
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Anand Thakur

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