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Plautus quotes - page 3
Bad conduct soils the finest ornament more than filth.
Plautus
It is well for one to know more than he says.
Plautus
Property is unstable, and youth perishes in a moment. Life itself is held in the grinning fangs of Death, Yet men delay to obtain release from the world. Alas, the conduct of mankind is surprising.
Plautus
Oh, are not the pleasures in life, in this daily round, trifling compared with the pains!
Plautus
Valour's the best reward ; ‘tis valour that surpasses all things else : our liberty, our safety, life, estate, our parents, children, country, are by this preserved, protected : valour everything comprises in itself ; and every good awaits the man who is possess'd of valour. (translator Thornton)
Plautus
In one hand he is carrying a stone, while he shows bread with the other.
Plautus
He gains wisdom in a happy way, who gains it by another's experience.
Plautus
I love truth, and wish to have it always spoken to me : I hate a liar. (translated by Thornton)
Plautus
It is better to learn from the mistakes of others than that others should learn from you.
Plautus
Your wealth is where your friends are.
Plautus
How great in number are the little minded men.
Plautus
Laws are subordinate to custom.
Plautus
The poor man who enters into a partnership with one who is rich makes a risky venture.
Plautus
Good courage in a bad affair is half of the evil overcome.
Plautus
You must spend money to make money.
Plautus
There are occasions when it is undoubtedly better to incur loss than to make gain.
Plautus
I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism.
Plautus
Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.
Plautus
A mouse never entrusts his life to only one hole.
Plautus
Nothing is there more friendly to a man than a friend in need.
Plautus
If you have overcome your inclination and not been overcome by it, you have reason to rejoice.
Plautus
This is the great fault of wine; it first trips up the feet: it is a cunning wrestler.
Plautus
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