Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability.

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.

Courage in danger is half the battle.

Courage in danger is half the battle.

Courage easily finds its own eloquence.

Courage easily finds its own eloquence.

Ones oldest friend is the best.

Ones oldest friend is the best.

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

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

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.

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

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

Laws are subordinate to custom.

Laws are subordinate to custom.

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.

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...

Conquered, we conquer.

Conquered, we conquer.

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.

Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.

Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.

Nothing is there more friendly to a man than a friend in need.

Nothing is there more friendly to a man than a friend in need.

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...

He whom the gods love dies young, while he is in health, has his senses...

He whom the gods love dies young, while he is in health, has his senses...

What is thine is mine, and all mine is thine.

What is thine is mine, and all mine is thine.

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...

The zeal of friends it is that knocks me down, and not the hate of...

The zeal of friends it is that knocks me down, and not the hate of...

The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion,...

The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion,...