Quotes By Plautus

A mouse never entrusts his life to only one hole.

Let deeds match words.

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

Courage easily finds its own eloquence.

The poor man who enters into a partnership with one who is rich makes a risky venture.

You must spend money to make money.

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.

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

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

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.

No man is wise enough by himself.

Courage in danger is half the battle.

Persevere in virtue and diligence.