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195 BC–159 BC
Publius Terentius Afer (195/185–159 BC), more commonly referred to as Terence, was a comic playwright of the Roman Republic. A Berber born in or near Carthage, his comedies were first performed between 170 BC and 160 BC.
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There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly.
It behooves a prudent person to make trial of everything before arms.
Nothing is said nowadays that has not been said before.
Do you fear to trust the word of a man, whose honesty you have seen in business?
The nature of all men is so formed that they see and discriminate in the affairs of others, much better than in their own.
By too much knowledge they bring it about that they know nothing.
It is a maxim of old that among themselves all things are common to friends.
For it shows want of knowledge to kick against the goad.
Lovers' quarrels are the renewal of love.
Many a time a man cannot be such as he would be, if circumstances do not admit of it.
Jupiter, now assuredly is the time when I could readily consent to be slain, lest life should sully this ecstasy with some disaster.
Nothing is so difficult but that it may be found out by seeking.
To despise money on some occasions is a very great gain.
Fare ye well, and give us your applause.
I bid him look into the lives of men as though into a mirror, and from others to take an example for himself.
Many a time,… from a bad beginning great friendships have sprung up.
There is nothing which cannot be perverted by being told badly.
According as the man is, so must you humor him.
Take care and say this with presence of mind.
Nothing can be more unjust than the ignorant man, who thinks that nothing is well done by himself.
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