Quotes by Plautus

Plautus

Plautus

Roman comic poet

Lived from: 250 - 184

Category: Poets (Contemporary)

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  • A patient mind is the best remedy for trouble.
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  • Courage in danger is half the battle.
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  • Every man, however wise, needs the advice of some sagacious friend in the affairs of life.
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  • Good courage in a bad affair is half of the evil overcome.
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  • He who seeks for gain, must be at some expense.
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  • He whom the Gods love dies young, while he is in health, has his senses and his judgments sound.
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  • I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, while character comes from within.
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  • If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
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  • It is easy to rule over the good.
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  • Laws are subordinate to custom.
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  • Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.
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  • No man is wise enough by himself.
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  • No one can be so welcome a guest that he will not annoy his host after three days.
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  • Nothing is there more friendly to a man than a friend in need.
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  • One does nothing who tries to console a despondent person with word. A friend is one who aids with deeds at a critical time when deeds are called for.
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  • One eye witness is better than ten hear sayers.
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  • Ones oldest friend is the best.
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  • Slander-mongers and those who listen to slander, if I had my way, would all be strung up, the talkers by the tongue, the listeners by the ears.
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  • The day, water, sun, moon, night - I do not have to purchase these things with money.
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  • The greatest talents often lie buried out of sight.
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Questions and Answers

What are the most famous quotes from Plautus?

The two most famous quotes from Plautus are:

  • "A patient mind is the best remedy for trouble."
  • "Courage in danger is half the battle."

When did Plautus live?

Plautus was born in 250 and died in the year 184.