That is true wisdom, to know how to alter one's mind when occasion demands it. Terence More Quotes by Terence More Quotes From Terence Homo sum: humani nil a me alienum puto.I am human: nothing human is alien to me. Terence empathyalienshumans Children should be led into the right paths, not by severity, but by persuasion. Terence teachingteacherchildren It is the common vice of all, in old age, to be too intent upon our interests. Terence vicesagecommon The life of man is like a game with dice; if you don't get the throw you want, you must show your skill in making the best of the throw you get. Terence determinationgamesmen There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly. Terence positive-thinkingattitudelife Charity begins at home. Terence charityhomelife The less my hope, the hotter my love Terence hotter When the mind is in a state of uncertainty the smallest impulse directs it to either side. Terence doubtmindsides Nowadays those are rewarded who make right appear wrong. Terence appearancetemptation I am a human being, so nothing human is strange to me. Terence human-beingsstrangehumans How many things both just and unjust are sanctioned by custom? Terence customsunjustjustice It behooves a prudent person to make trial of everything before arms. Terence prudentarmstrials They are so knowing, that they know nothing. Terence knowingknowsknowledge We should look at the lives of all as at a mirror, and take from others an example for ourselves. Terence mirrorsexamplelooks Fortune helps the brave. Terence braverycouragehelping Of my friends I am the only one left. Terence my-friendslonelyloneliness How unfair the fate which ordains that those who have the least should be always adding to the treasury of the wealthy. Terence unfairfatejustice Moderation in all things. Terence moderationwisdomadvice We are all of us the worse for too much liberty. Terence libertyfreedomtoo-much As many opinions as there are men; each a law to himself. Terence opinionlawmen
