What did Plautus mean by: Keep what you have got; the known evil is best. [Lat., Habeas ut nactus; nota mala res optima est.] Plautus Playwright · Italy Copy
Poverty is a thorough instructress in all the arts. [Lat., Paupertas . . . omnes artes perdocet.] Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Plautus, Art, Education, Poverty, 0 Plautus Playwright · Italy
Even the whole of life is not sufficient for thorough learning. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Plautus, Insufficiency, Learning, Time, 0 Plautus Playwright · Italy
The Bell never rings of itself; unless some one handles or moves it it is dumb. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Plautus, Action, Responsibility, Silence, 0 Plautus Playwright · Italy
The poor man who enters into a partnership with one who is rich makes a risky venture. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Plautus, Partnership, Risk, Wealth, 0 Plautus Playwright · Italy
Courage in danger is half the battle. [Lat., Bonus animus in mala re, dimidium est mali.] Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Plautus, Battle, Courage, Danger, 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
To an honest man, it is an honor to have remembered his duty. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Plautus, Duty, Honor, Integrity, 0 Plautus Playwright · Italy
Since the day of my birth, my death began its walk. It is walking toward me, without hurrying. Read explanation Jean Cocteau Artist · France
I’m not willing just to be tolerated. That wounds my love of love and of liberty. Read explanation Jean Cocteau Artist · France
Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go. Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France
