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
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.
deeds
Let deeds match words.
men mind guilt
Nothing is more wretched than the mind of a man conscious of guilt.
wings flying aviation
Flying without feathers is not easy; my wings have no feathers.
funny drinking wine
This is the great fault of wine; it first trips up the feet: it is a cunning wrestler.
overcoming reason rejoice
If you have overcome your inclination and not been overcome by it, you have reason to rejoice.
decision buyers consumers
Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.
happens
Things which you do not hope happen more frequently than things which you do hope.