The gods give that man some profit to whom they are propitious.
PLAUTUSThe gods give that man some profit to whom they are propitious.
PLAUTUSIt is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in joke.
PLAUTUSNo man is wise enough by himself.
PLAUTUSYou will stir up the hornets.
PLAUTUSGood things soon find a purchaser.
PLAUTUSFor nobody is curious, who isn’t malevolent.
PLAUTUSThe gods play games with men as balls.
PLAUTUSWoman is certainly the daughter of Delay personified!
PLAUTUSConsider the little mouse, how sagacious an animal it is which never entrusts its life to one hole only.
PLAUTUSKnow this, that troubles come swifter than the things we desire.
PLAUTUSIf anything is spoken in jest, it is not fair to turn it to earnest.
PLAUTUSFlying without feathers is not easy: my wings have no feathers.
PLAUTUSThings we not hope for often come to pass than things we wish.
PLAUTUSLet us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.
PLAUTUSIf you do anything well, gratitude is lighter than a feather; if you give offense in anything, people’s wrath is as heavy as lead.
PLAUTUSTo waste one’s breath; to pump into a sieve.
PLAUTUS