And so it happens oft in many instances; more good is done without our knowledge than by us intended.
PLAUTUSI had much rather be adorned by beauty of character than by jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, character comes from within.
More Plautus Quotes
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In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will reap the advantage of it.
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Things we not hope for often come to pass than things we wish.
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Flying without feathers is not easy: my wings have no feathers.
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It is a bitter disappointment when you have sown benefits, to reap injuries.
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For I know that many good things have happened to many, when least expected; and that many hopes have been disappointed.
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It is much easier to begin than to end.
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It is a great plague to be too handsome a man.
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The fool too late, his substance eaten up, reckons the cost.
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Where there are sheep, the wolves are never very far away.
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It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy those who are well to do.
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Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.
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A woman finds it much easier to do ill than well.
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Love has both its gall and honey in abundance: it has sweetness to the taste, but it presents bitterness also to satiety.
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Your wealth is where your friends are.
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One eye witness is better than ten hear sayers.
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