How often the highest talent lurks in obscurity.
PLAUTUSKnow this, that troubles come swifter than the things we desire.
More Plautus Quotes
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Man is no man, but a wolf.
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Women have many faults, but the worst of them all is that they are too pleased with themselves and take too little pains to please the men.
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You must spend money, if you wish to make money.
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It is customary these days to ignore what should be done in favour of what pleases us.
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The gods give that man some profit to whom they are propitious.
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Woman is certainly the daughter of Delay personified!
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You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned.
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There are games in which it is better to lose than win.
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The gods play games with men as balls.
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I had much rather be adorned by beauty of character than by jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, character comes from within.
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Smooth words in place of gifts.
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Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability
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A word to the wise is sufficient
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Wine is a cunning wrestler.
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To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
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