It is customary these days to ignore what should be done in favour of what pleases us.
PLAUTUSThere are games in which it is better to lose than win.
More Plautus Quotes
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He who seeks for gain, must be at some expense.
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It is a bitter disappointment when you have sown benefits, to reap injuries.
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The gods give that man some profit to whom they are propitious.
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I have taken a wife, I have sold my sovereignty for a dowry.
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Every one can remember that which has interested himself.
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How great in number are the little minded men.
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If anything is spoken in jest, it is not fair to turn it to earnest.
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In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will reap the advantage of it.
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Wine is a cunning wrestler.
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If you want to do something, do it!
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Remind a man of what he remembers, and you will make him forget it.
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Fortitude is a great help in distress.
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Woman is certainly the daughter of Delay personified!
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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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It is easy to rule over the good.
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