No guest is so welcome in a friend’s house that he will not become a nuisance after three days.
PLAUTUSAh yes, the gods use us mortals as footballs!
More Plautus Quotes
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It is easier to begin well than to finish well.
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No one can be so welcome a guest that he will not become an annoyance when he has stayed three continuous days in a friend’s house.
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It is a great plague to be too handsome a man.
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Feast today makes fast tomorrow.
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Every one can remember that which has interested himself.
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Courage is its own reward.
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Always bring money along with your complaints.
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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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In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will reap the advantage of it.
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If you speak insults you will hear them also.
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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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Let deeds match words.
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Laws are subordinate to custom.
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Smooth words in place of gifts.
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Practice yourself what you preach.
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