Maxioms by Phaedrus (thrace Of Macedonia)
I never knew any many in my life, who could not bear another's
misfortunes perfectly like a Christian.
I never knew any many in my life, who could not bear another's
misfortunes perfectly like a Christian.
What wilt thou do to thyself, who hast added insult to injury?
[Lat., Quid facies tibi,
Injuriae read more
What wilt thou do to thyself, who hast added insult to injury?
[Lat., Quid facies tibi,
Injuriae qui addideris contumeliam?]
A coward boasting of his courage may deceive strangers, but he is
a laughing-stock to those who know him.
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A coward boasting of his courage may deceive strangers, but he is
a laughing-stock to those who know him.
[Lat., Virtutis expers verbis jactans gloriam
Ignotos fallit, notis est derisui.]
That only is a disgrace to a man which he has deserved to suffer.
[Lat., Id demum est homini read more
That only is a disgrace to a man which he has deserved to suffer.
[Lat., Id demum est homini turpe, quod meruit pati.]
Rashness brings success to few, misfortune to many.
[Lat., Paucis temeritas est bono, multis malo.]
Rashness brings success to few, misfortune to many.
[Lat., Paucis temeritas est bono, multis malo.]