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.]
You are his father by nature, I by counsel.
You are his father by nature, I by counsel.
You kick against the goad.
You kick against the goad.
When the mind is in a state of uncertainty the smallest impulse
directs it to either side.
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When the mind is in a state of uncertainty the smallest impulse
directs it to either side.
[Lat., Dum in dubio est animus, paulo momento huc illuc
impellitur.]
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.