Quotes from Plautus


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A mouse does not rely on just one hole.


A contented mind is the best source for trouble.


Nothing is more wretched than the mind of a man conscious of guilt.


Let deeds match words.


He who seeks for gain, must be at some expense.


For nobody is curious, who isn't malevolent.


The greatest talents often lie buried out of sight.


If you have overcome your inclination and not been overcome by it, you have reason to rejoice.


Things we do not expect, happen more frequently than we wish.


Conquered, we conquer.


There's no such thing, you know, as picking out the best woman: it's only a question of comparative badness, brother.


Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.


Where there are friends there is wealth.


Man is not man, but a wolf to those he does not know.


Good courage in a bad affair is half of the evil overcome.


I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, while character comes from within.


The day, water, sun, moon, night - I do not have to purchase these things with money.


Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.


No guest is so welcome in a friend's house that he will not become a nuisance after three days.


No blessing lasts forever.