No man will be respected by others who is despised by his own relatives. Plautus More Quotes by Plautus More Quotes From Plautus Not every age is fit for childish sports. Plautus aging age sports That man will never be unwelcome to others who makes himself agreeable to his own family. Plautus unwelcome family men I regard that man as lost, who has lost his sense of shame. Plautus shame guilt men Because those, who twit others with their faults, should look at home. Plautus faults home looks Flame is very near to smoke. Plautus smoke flames fire All good men and women should be on their guard to avoid guilt, and even the suspicion of it. Plautus good-man guilt men In everything the middle road is best. Plautus moderation middle Always bring money along with your complaints. Plautus complaints advice Whatever disgrace we may have deserved, it is almost always in our power to re-establish our character. Plautus disgrace may character I count him lost, who is lost to shame. Plautus shame lost I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism. Plautus sincere criticism compliment Do you never look at yourself when you abuse another person? Plautus calumny abuse looks He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated, even when most on his guard. Plautus protect deception trying Every one can remember that which has interested himself. Plautus remembrance remember Wine is a cunning wrestler. Plautus wrestler cunning wine I trust no rich man who is officiously kind to a poor man. Plautus wealth kind men I suspect that hunger was my mother. Plautus suspects hunger mother 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 kindness loss two 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 three jam house Enemies carry a report in form different from the original. Plautus rumor different enemy
