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Terence (Publius Terentius Afer)

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All persons as they become less prosperous, are the more
suspicious. They take everything as an affront; and from read more

All persons as they become less prosperous, are the more
suspicious. They take everything as an affront; and from their
conscious weakness, presume that they are neglected.
[Lat., Omnes quibus res sunt minus secundae magis sunt, nescio
quomodo,
Suspiciosi; ad contumeliam omnia accipiunt magis;
Propter suam impotentiam se credunt negligi.]

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You stick in the same mire.

You stick in the same mire.

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There is nothing which cannot be perverted by being told badly.

There is nothing which cannot be perverted by being told badly.

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We should look at the lives of all as at a mirror, and take from
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We should look at the lives of all as at a mirror, and take from
others an example for ourselves.
[Lat., Inspicere tamquam in speculum in vitas omnium
Jubeo atque ex aliis sumere exemplum sibi.]

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Fare ye well, and give us your applause.
[Lat., Vos valete et plaudite.]

Fare ye well, and give us your applause.
[Lat., Vos valete et plaudite.]

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