Laws are subordinate to custom.

Quote by Titus Maccius Plautus

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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...

Conquered, we conquer.

Conquered, we conquer.

Courage in danger is half the battle.

Courage in danger is half the battle.

No blessing lasts forever.

No blessing lasts forever.

Let deeds match words.

Let deeds match words.

The poor man who enters into a partnership with one who is rich makes a...

The poor man who enters into a partnership with one who is rich makes a...

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

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

Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability.

Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability.

Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.

Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.

The evil that we know is best.

The evil that we know is best.

It well becomes a young man to be modest.

It well becomes a young man to be modest.

A word to the wise is enough.

A word to the wise is enough.

Where there are friends there is wealth.

Where there are friends there is wealth.

Keep what you have; the known evil is best.

Keep what you have; the known evil is best.

Ones oldest friend is the best.

Ones oldest friend is the best.

How great in number are the little minded men.

How great in number are the little minded men.

A contented mind is the best source for trouble.

A contented mind is the best source for trouble.

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...

May there always be work for your hands to do, May your purse always hold...

May there always be work for your hands to do, May your purse always hold...

Go through your phone book, call people and ask them to drive you to the...

Go through your phone book, call people and ask them to drive you to the...