Maxioms by Phaedrus (thrace Of Macedonia)
Jupiter has placed upon us two wallets. Hanging behind each
person's back he has given one full of his read more
Jupiter has placed upon us two wallets. Hanging behind each
person's back he has given one full of his own faults; in front
he has hung a heavy one full of other people's.
[Lat., Peras imposuit Jupiter nobis duas.
Propriis repletam vitiis post tergum dedit;
Alienis ante pectus supendit gravem.]
It is a sin for a plebian to grumble in public.
[Lat., Palam mutire plebeio piaculum est.]
It is a sin for a plebian to grumble in public.
[Lat., Palam mutire plebeio piaculum est.]
Since you go where all have gone before, why do you torment your
your disgraceful life with such mean read more
Since you go where all have gone before, why do you torment your
your disgraceful life with such mean ambitions, O miser?
[Lat., Abiturus illuc priores abierunt,
Quid mente caeca torques spiritum?
Tibi dico, avare.]
Every one ought to bear patiently the results of his own conduct.
[Lat., Sua quisque exempla debet aequo animo read more
Every one ought to bear patiently the results of his own conduct.
[Lat., Sua quisque exempla debet aequo animo pati.]
True it is that covetousness is rich, modesty starves.
[Lat., Verum est aviditas dives, et pauper pudor.]
True it is that covetousness is rich, modesty starves.
[Lat., Verum est aviditas dives, et pauper pudor.]
