The prudent man really frames his own fortunes for himself.
PLAUTUSIf you have overcome your inclination and not been overcome by it, you have reason to rejoice.
More Plautus Quotes
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Do you never look at yourself when you abuse another person?
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Little do you know what a gloriously uncertain thing law is.
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No man is wise enough by himself.
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There is indeed a God that hears and sees whate’er we do.
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Badly gotten, badly spent.
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Every one can remember that which has interested himself.
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And so it happens oft in many instances; more good is done without our knowledge than by us intended.
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In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will reap the advantage of it.
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The stronger always succeeds.
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He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
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Let deeds correspond with words.
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We are pouring our words into a sieve, and lose our labor.
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I count him lost, who is lost to shame.
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If you do anything well, gratitude is lighter than a feather; if you give offense in anything, people’s wrath is as heavy as lead.
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Fire is next akin to smoke.
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