Whatever disgrace we may have deserved, it is almost always in our power to re-establish our character.
PLAUTUSHow often we see the greatest genius buried in obscurity!
More Plautus Quotes
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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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I have taken a wife, I have sold my sovereignty for a dowry.
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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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If you squander on a holyday, you will want on a workday unless you have been sparing.
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Let deeds correspond with words.
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If you say hard things you must expect to hear them in return.
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Things we do not expect, happen more frequently than we wish.
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A man with courage has every blessing.
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He who seeks for gain, must be at some expense.
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In everything the middle course is the best; everything in excess brings trouble.
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As long as she is wise and good, a girl has sufficient dowry.
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He who dies for virtue does not perish.
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Where there are sheep, the wolves are never very far away.
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In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will reap the advantage of it.
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A contented mind is the best source for trouble.
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