It is wisdom to think upon anything before we execute it.
PLAUTUSSmooth words in place of gifts.
More Plautus Quotes
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That man will never be unwelcome to others who makes himself agreeable to his own family.
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Badly gotten, badly spent.
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It is not without a purpose when a rich man greets a poor one with kindness.
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Do you never look at yourself when you abuse another person?
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Remind a man of what he remembers, and you will make him forget it.
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There can be no profit, if the outlay exceeds it.
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I’ve seen many men avoid the region of good advice before they were really near it.
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That wife is an enemy to her husband who is given in marriage against her will.
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Your piping-hot lie is the best of lies.
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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.
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A word to the wise is sufficient
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Always bring money along with your complaints.
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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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The gods give that man some profit to whom they are propitious.
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No man has perpetual good fortune.
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