It is sheer folly to take unwilling hounds to the chase.

If you want to do something, do it!
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
He who accuses another of wrong should look well into his own conduct.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Where there are sheep, the wolves are never very far away.
PLAUTUS

Animal Away Wolf
You will stir up the hornets.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
He who has in due season become rich, unless he saves in due season, will in due season starve.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
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.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
If you are wise, be wise; keep what goods the gods provide you.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Things we do not expect, happen more frequently than we wish.
PLAUTUS

Desire Expectation Frequent
To ask that which is unjust at the hands of the just, is an injustice in itself; to expect that which is just from the unjust, is simple folly.
PLAUTUS

Hands Injustice Simplicity
Nothing is more annoying than a tardy friend.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
That which you know, know not; and that which you see, see not.
PLAUTUS

Known See Yourself
It is best to know the worst at once.
PLAUTUS

Best Oneself Worst
A contented mind is the best source for trouble.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
That man will never be unwelcome to others who makes himself agreeable to his own family.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
A man with courage has every blessing.
PLAUTUS

Blessing Courage Inspirational Man

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