Men understand the worth of blessings only when they have lost them.
PLAUTUSAh yes, the gods use us mortals as footballs!
More Plautus Quotes
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Every man, however wise, needs the advice of some sagacious friend in the affairs of life.
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A man with courage has every blessing.
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You must spend money, if you wish to make money.
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The man who masters his own soul will forever be called conqueror of conquerors.
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Practice yourself what you preach.
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I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism.
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A contented mind is the best source for trouble.
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Things we not hope for often come to pass than things we wish.
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If anything is spoken in jest, it is not fair to turn it to earnest.
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It is good to love in a moderate degree; to distraction, it is not good; but to love to entire distraction, is the thing that my master’s doing.
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No man is wise enough by himself.
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Smooth words in place of gifts.
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Not by age but by capacity is wisdom acquired.
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In everything the middle course is the best; everything in excess brings trouble.
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Because those, who twit others with their faults, should look at home.
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