Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather: injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.
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Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather: injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.
PLAUTUSIt is wisdom to think upon anything before we execute it.
PLAUTUSA woman without paint is like food without salt.
PLAUTUSIf you do anything well, gratitude is lighter than a feather; if you give offense in anything, people’s wrath is as heavy as lead.
PLAUTUSLet deeds correspond with words.
PLAUTUSNo man has perpetual good fortune.
PLAUTUSKnow this, that troubles come swifter than the things we desire.
PLAUTUSI much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism.
PLAUTUSHe who seeks for gain, must be at some expense.
PLAUTUSYou will stir up the hornets.
PLAUTUSYou must spend money, if you wish to make money.
PLAUTUSIt is a bitter disappointment when you have sown benefits, to reap injuries.
PLAUTUSA word to the wise is sufficient
PLAUTUSIt is a tiresome way of speaking, when you should despatch the business, to beat about the bush.
PLAUTUSIt is easier to begin well than to finish well.
PLAUTUSHe who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
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