Plautus Quotes

Playwright

Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC) was one of the most famous Roman comic playwrights. His works are renowned for their wit, humor, and satirical commentary on social customs, exerting a profound influence on later drama.

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Famous Plautus Quotes

“It is wisdom to think upon anything before we execute it.”

Thinking Wisdom

Author:Plautus

“He gains wisdom in a happy way, who gains it by another's experience. [Lat., Feliciter sapit qui alieno periculo sapit.]”

Way Wisdom Gains

Author:Plautus

“Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.”

Wisdom Trouble Patience Remedy Be Patient Great Patience Patience And Persistence Short Patience Being Patience Keep Patience

Author:Plautus

“Not by age but by capacity is wisdom acquired.”

Wisdom Reality Age Capacity

Author:Plautus

“No man is wise enough by himself.”

Men Enough Wisdom Wise Teamwork Team Building

Author:Plautus

“Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability”

Years Wisdom Ability

Author:Plautus

“He is happy in his wisdom who has learned at another's expense.”

Wisdom Expenses

Author:Plautus

About the Author

Born: 254 BC
Died: 184 BC
Known for: Playwright
Quotes: 261

Books & Sources

Amphitryo, Asinaria, Aulularia, Bacchides, Captivi Amphitryon, The Comedy of Asses, The Pot of Gold, The Two Bacchises, The CaptivesRelated source material

Delphi Complete Works of Plautus (Illustrated)Related source material

Comedies of PlautusRelated source material

The comedies of Plautus literally tr., with notes, by H.T. RileyRelated source material

Comedies of Plautus: Menaechmi. Epidicus. Mostellaria. PseudolusRelated source material

Comedies: Literally Translated Into English Prose, with NotesRelated source material

Aulularia: With Notes Critical and Exegetical and an IntrodRelated source material

Comedies of T. Maccius Plautus: (Amphitruo, Asinaria, Aulularia, Bacchides, Captivi)Related source material

PlautusRelated source material

Plautus, the darker comediesRelated source material

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