Roman • Playwright
How great in number are the little minded men.
Laws are subordinate to custom.
Keep what you have; the known evil is best.
For nobody is curious, who isn't malevolent.
No man is wise enough by himself.
If you have overcome your inclination and not been overcome by it, you have reason to rejoice.
The evil that we know is best.
This is the great fault of wine; it first trips up the feet: it is a cunning wrestler.
No blessing lasts forever.
A mouse never entrusts his life to only one hole.
A contented mind is the best source for trouble.
The greatest talents often lie buried out of sight.
The poor man who enters into a partnership with one who is rich makes a risky venture.
Every man, however wise, needs the advice of some sagacious friend in the affairs of life.
It is well for one to know more than he says.
A word to the wise is enough.
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
Your wealth is where your friends are.
Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability.
There's no such thing, you know, as picking out the best woman: it's only a question of comparative badness, brother.
