Plautus
Plautus
Titus Maccius Plautus, commonly known as Plautus, was a Roman playwright of the Old Latin period. His comedies are the earliest Latin literary works to have survived in their entirety. He wrote Palliata comoedia, the genre devised by the innovator of Latin literature, Livius Andronicus. The word Plautine /ˈplɔːtaɪn/ refers to both Plautus's own works and works similar to or influenced by his...
NationalityRoman
ProfessionPlaywright
failure loss gains
There are occasions when it is undoubtedly better to incur loss than to make gain.
blessing forever lasts
No blessing lasts forever.
friendship travel house
No guest is so welcome in a friend's house that he will not become a nuisance after three days.
brother badness knows
There's no such thing, you know, as picking out the best woman: it's only a question of comparative badness, brother.
courage rewards
Courage is its own reward.
mean justice useless
'He means well' is useless unless he does well.
courage evil half
Good courage in a bad affair is half of the evil overcome.
curiosity curious
For nobody is curious, who isn't malevolent.
character jewels jewelry-boxes
I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, while character comes from within.
men favors return
That man is worthless who knows how to receive a favor, but not how to return one.
courage battle half
Courage in danger is half the battle.
happy-birthday anniversary wedding
Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.
wisdom patience be-patient
Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.
country courage children
Courage is what preserves our liberty, safety, life, and our homes and parents, our country and children. Courage comprises all things.