Plautus Quotes

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

Laws are subordinate to custom.

Keep what you have; the known evil is best.

It well becomes a young man to be modest.

It is well for one to know more than he says.

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.

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

How great in number are the little minded men.

He whom the gods love dies young, while he is in health, has his senses and his judgments sound.

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

‘He means well’ is useless unless he does well.

Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.

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

Friendship is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.

For nobody is curious, who isn’t malevolent.

Courage is what preserves our liberty, safety, life, and our homes and parents, our country and children. Courage comprises all things.

Courage in danger is half the battle.

Courage easily finds its own eloquence.

Conquered, we conquer.