Maxioms by Terence (publius Terentius Afer)
I perceive that the things that we do are silly; but what can one
do? According to men's habits read more
I perceive that the things that we do are silly; but what can one
do? According to men's habits and dispositions, so one must
yield to them.
[Lat., Inepta haec esse, nos quae facimus sentio;
Verum quid facias? ut homo est, ita morem geras.]
Words pay no debts.
Words pay no debts.
You made this mess yourself, and now you must eat it all up.
You made this mess yourself, and now you must eat it all up.
Work is a necessary evil to be avoided.
Work is a necessary evil to be avoided.
What the law will compel you to do, do of your own free will.
What the law will compel you to do, do of your own free will.
