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It is wisdom to think upon anything before we execute it.

Plautus

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.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Things unhoped for happen oftener than things we desire.
PLAUTUS

Desire Hope
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
It is a bitter disappointment when you have sown benefits, to reap injuries.
PLAUTUS

Benefit Bitter Disappointment Injury
The Bell never rings of itself; unless some one handles or moves it it is dumb.
PLAUTUS

Dumb Handle Move Ring
Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather: injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
I have taken a wife, I have sold my sovereignty for a dowry.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Where there are friends there is wealth.
PLAUTUS

Friendship Wealth
It is only when we have lost them that we fully appreciate our blessings.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
To waste one’s breath; to pump into a sieve.
PLAUTUS

Breathe Sieve Wasted Time
The man who masters his own soul will forever be called conqueror of conquerors.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
For nobody is curious, who isn’t malevolent.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Things we not hope for often come to pass than things we wish.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
It is a tiresome way of speaking, when you should despatch the business, to beat about the bush.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Ones oldest friend is the best.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
You little know what a ticklish thing it is to go to law.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur

It is wisdom to think upon anything before we execute it.

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