Whene’er a man is quartered at a friend’s, if he but stay three days, his company they will grow weary of. (translator Thornton)

Hospes nullus tam in amici hospitium divorti potest, quin, ubi triduum continuum fuerit, jam odiosis siet.

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No guest is so welcome in a friend's house that he will not become a nuisance after three days. (translator unknown)

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