A contented mind is the best source for trouble.

Quote by Titus Maccius Plautus

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Good courage in a bad affair is half of the evil overcome.

Good courage in a bad affair is half of the evil overcome.

Bad conduct soils the finest ornament more than filth.

Bad conduct soils the finest ornament more than filth.

I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are the gift...

I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are the gift...

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

Laws are subordinate to custom.

Laws are subordinate to custom.

Man is not man, but a wolf to those he does not know.

Man is not man, but a wolf to those he does not know.

This is the great fault of wine; it first trips up the feet: it is...

This is the great fault of wine; it first trips up the feet: it is...

The evil that we know is best.

The evil that we know is best.

No guest is so welcome in a friend's house that he will not become a...

No guest is so welcome in a friend's house that he will not become a...

In everything the middle course is best: all things in excess bring trouble to men.

In everything the middle course is best: all things in excess bring trouble to men.

A word to the wise is enough.

A word to the wise is enough.

It is well for one to know more than he says.

It is well for one to know more than he says.

If you have overcome your inclination and not been overcome by it, you have reason...

If you have overcome your inclination and not been overcome by it, you have reason...

I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism.

I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism.

Let deeds match words.

Let deeds match words.

Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability.

Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability.

A mouse never entrusts his life to only one hole.

A mouse never entrusts his life to only one hole.

Where there are friends there is wealth.

Where there are friends there is wealth.

Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.

Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.

Conquered, we conquer.

Conquered, we conquer.