Man is not man, but a wolf to those he does not know. Plautus More Quotes by Plautus More Quotes From Plautus Not every age is fit for childish sports. Plautus agingagesports That man will never be unwelcome to others who makes himself agreeable to his own family. Plautus unwelcomefamilymen I regard that man as lost, who has lost his sense of shame. Plautus shameguiltmen Because those, who twit others with their faults, should look at home. Plautus faultshomelooks Flame is very near to smoke. Plautus smokeflamesfire All good men and women should be on their guard to avoid guilt, and even the suspicion of it. Plautus good-manguiltmen In everything the middle road is best. Plautus moderationmiddle Always bring money along with your complaints. Plautus complaintsadvice Whatever disgrace we may have deserved, it is almost always in our power to re-establish our character. Plautus disgracemaycharacter No man will be respected by others who is despised by his own relatives. Plautus despisedrelativemen I count him lost, who is lost to shame. Plautus shamelost I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism. Plautus sincerecriticismcompliment Do you never look at yourself when you abuse another person? Plautus calumnyabuselooks He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated, even when most on his guard. Plautus protectdeceptiontrying Every one can remember that which has interested himself. Plautus remembranceremember Wine is a cunning wrestler. Plautus wrestlercunningwine I trust no rich man who is officiously kind to a poor man. Plautus wealthkindmen I suspect that hunger was my mother. Plautus suspectshungermother What you lend is lost; when you ask for it back, you may find a friend made an enemy by your kindness. If you begin to press him further, you have the choice of two things - either to lose your loan or lose your friend. Plautus kindnesslosstwo No one can be so welcome a guest that he will not become an annoyance when he has stayed three continuous days in a friend's house. [Lat., Hospes nullus tam in amici hospitium diverti potest, Quin ubi triduum continuum fuerit jam odiosus siet. Plautus threejamhouse
