He gains wisdom in a happy way, who gains it by another’s experience.
PLAUTUSIn grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
More Plautus Quotes
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He who dies for virtue does not perish.
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The man who would be fully employed should procure a ship or a woman, for no two things produce more trouble.
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In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will reap the advantage of it.
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He who accuses another of wrong should look well into his own conduct.
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No man has perpetual good fortune.
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I seek the utmost pleasure and the least pain.
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Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather: injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.
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If you are wise, be wise; keep what goods the gods provide you.
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He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
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Courage is what preserves our liberty, safety, life, and our homes and parents, our country and children. Courage comprises all things.
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We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes us.
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He who seeks for gain, must be at some expense.
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Let not your expenditure exceed your income.
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Things unhoped for happen oftener than things we desire.
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To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
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