294 Quotes by Plautus

No man will be respected by others who is despised by his own relatives.

The fool too late, his substance eaten up, reckons the cost.

All men love themselves.

Ah yes, the gods use us mortals as footballs!

I count him lost, who is lost to shame.

Feast today makes fast tomorrow

Do you never look at yourself when you abuse another person?

If you do anything well, gratitude is lighter than a feather; if you give offense in anything, people's wrath is as heavy as lead.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated, even when most on his guard.