Terence, born in 186 BC and died in 159 BC, was a renowned playwright of the Roman Republic period. His works are known for their elegant language and profound moral insights, which have had a profound impact on the development of drama throughout history.
Related Quotes
“Homo sum: humani nil a me alienum puto.I am human: nothing human is alien to me.”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Terence (Illustrated)
“While the mind is in doubt, it is driven this way and that by a slight impulse.”
“In fact nothing is said that has not been said before.”
Source: Terence: The lady of Andros ; The self-tormentor ; The eunuch
“They are so knowing, that they know nothing.”
Source: Andria
“It is the common vice of all, in old age, to be too intent upon our interests.”
Source: The Comedies of Terence: And the Fables of Phædrus
“You can take a chance with any man who pays his bills on time.”
“How many things both just and unjust are sanctioned by custom?”
Source: Comedies of Terence
“Children should be led into the right paths, not by severity, but by persuasion.”
“When the mind is in a state of uncertainty the smallest impulse directs it to either side.”
“It behooves a prudent person to make trial of everything before arms.”
Source: The Comedies of Terence: And the Fables of Phædrus
“We should look at the lives of all as at a mirror, and take from others an example for ourselves.”
“The less my hope, the hotter my love”
Source: Terence
“There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly.”
Source: Terence's Comedies: Translated Into English Prose, as Near as the Propriety of the Two Languages Will Admit; Together with the Original Latin from the Best Editions ... with Notes Pointing Out the Connexion of the Several Scenes, and an Index Critical and Phraseological ...
Source: Adelphae