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.

Laws are subordinate to custom.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
A mouse does not rely on just one hole.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
The gods give that man some profit to whom they are propitious.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in joke.
PLAUTUS

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

Blame Home Mistake Point
Know this, that troubles come swifter than the things we desire.
PLAUTUS

Desire Fast Known Trouble
I’ve seen many men avoid the region of good advice before they were really near it.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
PLAUTUS

Certain Lost Unknown
Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Man proposes, God disposes.
PLAUTUS

God Man Propose
It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy those who are well to do.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Feast to-day makes fast to-morrow.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
It is best to know the worst at once.
PLAUTUS

Best Oneself Worst
No man is wise enough by himself.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
He means well’ is useless unless he does well.
PLAUTUS

Condition Health Himself
It is easier to begin well than to finish well.
PLAUTUS

Beginning Easy End Start

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