Maxioms by Terence (publius Terentius Afer)
I perceive that the things that we do are silly; but what can one
do? According to men's habits read more
I perceive that the things that we do are silly; but what can one
do? According to men's habits and dispositions, so one must
yield to them.
[Lat., Inepta haec esse, nos quae facimus sentio;
Verum quid facias? ut homo est, ita morem geras.]
Do not waste bricks. (Waste your labor.)
[Lat., Ne laterum laves.]
Do not waste bricks. (Waste your labor.)
[Lat., Ne laterum laves.]
There is nothing which cannot be perverted by being told badly.
There is nothing which cannot be perverted by being told badly.
Fortune favors the brave.
[Lat., Fortes fortuna adjuvat.]
Fortune favors the brave.
[Lat., Fortes fortuna adjuvat.]
You tell a tale to a dead man.
You tell a tale to a dead man.
