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

Quote by Titus Maccius Plautus

Topics: Titus Maccius Plautus Quotes

Bad conduct soils the finest ornament more than filth.

Bad conduct soils the finest ornament more than filth.

Keep what you have; the known evil is best.

Keep what you have; the known evil is best.

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

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

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

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

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.

Let deeds match words.

Let deeds match words.

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

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...

Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.

Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.

Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.

Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.

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...

Nothing is more wretched than the mind of a man conscious of guilt.

Nothing is more wretched than the mind of a man conscious of guilt.

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...

He whom the gods favor dies in youth

He whom the gods favor dies in youth

The evil that we know is best.

The evil that we know is best.

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...

A contented mind is the best source for trouble.

A contented mind is the best source for trouble.

Courage in danger is half the battle.

Courage in danger is half the battle.

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.