What did Plautus mean by: In everything the middle course is the best; everything in excess brings trouble. Plautus Playwright · Italy Copy
No man will be respected by others who is despised by his own relatives. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Plautus, Family, Relationships, Respect, 0 Plautus Playwright · Italy
It is customary these days to ignore what should be done in favour of what pleases us. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Plautus, Complacency, Hedonism, Prioritization., 0 Plautus Playwright · Italy
You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned. [You have laid up a grief in store for yourself.] Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Plautus, Consequences, Regret, Warning, 0 Plautus Playwright · Italy
Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others? Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Plautus, Accountability, Empathy, Reflection, 0 Plautus Playwright · Italy
He who has in due season become rich, unless he saves in due season, will in due season starve. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Plautus, Consequences, Saving, Wealth, 0 Plautus Playwright · Italy
All good men and women should be on their guard to avoid guilt, and even the suspicion of it. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Plautus, Morality, Reputation, Vigilance, 0 Plautus Playwright · Italy
If you squander on a holyday, you will want on a workday unless you have been sparing. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Plautus, Saving, Time, Work, 0 Plautus Playwright · Italy
Smooth words in place of gifts. [Lat., Dicta docta pro datis.] Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Plautus, Deception, Manipulation, 0 Plautus Playwright · Italy
Equilibrium is the profoundest tendency of all human activity. Read explanation Jean Piaget Psychologist · Switzerland
Literature flourishes best when it is half a trade and half an art. William Ralph Inge Theologian and Anglican priest · England
We seldom repent talking little, but very often talking too much. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
The art of using moderate abilities to advantage often brings greater results than actual brilliance Read explanation François de La Rochefoucauld Writer · France
