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He who accuses another of wrong should look well into his own conduct.
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Anand Thakur
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
PLAUTUS

Certain Lost Unknown
To an honest man, it is an honor to have remembered his duty.
PLAUTUS

Duty Honesty Honor Man Remember
I had much rather be adorned by beauty of character than by jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, character comes from within.
PLAUTUS

Character Fortune Jewel Myself
That man is worthless who knows how to receive a favor, but not how to return one.
PLAUTUS

Known Man Oneself Return Worth
Because those, who twit others with their faults, should look at home.
PLAUTUS

Blame Home Mistake Point
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
Nothing is more wretched than the mind of a man conscious of guilt.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes us.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
The Bell never rings of itself; unless some one handles or moves it it is dumb.
PLAUTUS

Dumb Handle Move Ring
I love truth and wish to have it always spoken to me: I hate a liar.
PLAUTUS

Love Myself Talk Truth
He whom the gods love dies young, while he is in health, has his senses and his judgments sound.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
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.
PLAUTUS

Man Mistake Please Woman Worst
Not by age but by capacity is wisdom acquired.
PLAUTUS

Age Capacity Wisdom
Man’s fortune is usually changed at once; life is changeable.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
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Anand Thakur

Smooth words in place of gifts.

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