No man has perpetual good fortune. [Lat., Nulli est homini perpetuum bonum.] — Plautus Copy Share Image
I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, while character comes from within. — Plautus Copy Share Image
I had much rather be adorned by beauty of character than by jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, character comes from… — Plautus Copy Share Image
Fortune moulds and circumscribes human affairs as she pleases. [Lat., Fortuna humana fingit artatque ut lubet.] — Plautus Copy Share Image
A good disposition I far prefer to gold; for gold is the gift of fortune; goodness of disposition is the gift of… — Plautus Copy Share Image
Man's fortune is usually changed at once; life is changeable. [Lat., Actutum fortunae solent mutarier; varia vita est.] — Plautus Copy Share Image
The man who would be fully employed should procure a ship or a woman, for no two things produce more trouble. — Plautus Copy Share Image
No man has perpetual good fortune. [Lat., Nulli est homini perpetuum bonum.] — Plautus Copy Share Image
What you lend is lost; when you ask for it back, you may find a friend made an enemy by your kindness. If you… — Plautus Copy Share Image
“Ut saepe summa ingenia in occulto latent (How often the greatest talents are shrouded in obscurity)” — Plautus Copy Share Image
You little know what a ticklish thing it is to go to law. [Lat., Nescis tu quam meticulosa res sit ire ad judicem.] — Plautus Copy Share Image