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

Quote by Titus Maccius Plautus

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Every man, however wise, needs the advice of some sagacious friend in the affairs of...

Every man, however wise, needs the advice of some sagacious friend in the affairs of...

He whom the gods favor dies in youth

He whom the gods favor dies in youth

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

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

The day, water, sun, moon, night - I do not have to purchase these things...

The day, water, sun, moon, night - I do not have to purchase these things...

A word to the wise is enough.

A word to the wise is enough.

Nothing but heaven itself is better than a friend who is really a friend.

Nothing but heaven itself is better than a friend who is really a friend.

A contented mind is the best source for trouble.

A contented mind is the best source for trouble.

Keep what you have; the known evil is best.

Keep what you have; the known evil is best.

You must spend money to make money

You must spend money to make money

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...

The greatest talents often lie buried out of sight.

The greatest talents often lie buried out of sight.

Property is unstable, and youth perishes in a moment. Life itself is held in the...

Property is unstable, and youth perishes in a moment. Life itself is held in the...

It well becomes a young man to be modest.

It well becomes a young man to be modest.

Things we do not expect, happen more frequently than we wish.

Things we do not expect, happen more frequently than we wish.

A mouse never entrusts his life to only one hole.

A mouse never entrusts his life to only one hole.

Conquered, we conquer.

Conquered, we conquer.

How great in number are the little minded men.

How great in number are the little minded men.

Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.

Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.

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...

Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.

Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.