Quotes By Plautus

Not by age but by capacity is wisdom acquired.

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

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

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

A contented mind is the best source for trouble.

Nothing but heaven itself is better than a friend who is really a friend.

I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism.

For nobody is curious, who isn't malevolent.

This is the great fault of wine; it first trips up the feet: it is a cunning wrestler.

Courage in danger is half the battle.

No man is wise enough by himself.

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

Laws are subordinate to custom.

Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability.

A mouse does not rely on just one hole.

Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.

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

Conquered, we conquer.