To waste one’s breath; to pump into a sieve.
PLAUTUSSmooth words in place of gifts.
More Plautus Quotes
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A man with courage has every blessing.
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He is a friend who, in dubious circumstances, aids in deeds when deeds are necessary.
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Badly gotten, badly spent.
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If you want to do something, do it!
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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.
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No man is wise enough by himself.
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Ones oldest friend is the best.
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It is much easier to begin than to end.
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A well-balanced mind is the best remedy against affliction.
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The poor man who enters into a partnership with one who is rich makes a risky venture.
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You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned.
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The man who masters his own soul will forever be called conqueror of conquerors.
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In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
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Always bring money along with your complaints.
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I count him lost, who is lost to shame.
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