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Terence - Eunuchus (162 BC)

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In fact, nothing is said that has not been said before.

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Many a time,… from a bad beginning great friendships have sprung up.

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Without Ceres (bread) and Bacchus (wine) Venus (love) freezes.

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I have everything, yet have nothing; and although I possess nothing, still of nothing am I in want.

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I only wish I may see your head stroked down with a slipper.

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This and a great deal more like it I have had to put up with.

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Jupiter, now assuredly is the time when I could readily consent to be slain, 4 lest life should sully this ecstasy with some disaster.

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He is wise who tries everything before arms.

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If I could believe that this was said sincerely, I could put up with anything.

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It behooves a prudent person to make trial of everything before arms.

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I know the disposition of women: when you will, they won't; when you won't, they set their hearts upon you of their own inclination.

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Immortal gods! how much does one man excel another! What a difference there is between a wise person and a fool!

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Take care and say this with presence of mind.

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Born: 185 BC
Died: 159 BC (aged 26)
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