Famous, cool,
inspirational, funny,
love, life, great and other
quotes from movies,
books, bible and
more

Main Menu

Quotes By Author

Quick Search^(NEW!!)

Find Quote

Calendar

The major advances in civilization are processes which all but wreck the societies in which they occur. Alfred North Whitehead		Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
		Quotes: 53419 Authors: 9969

About Publius Terence (P. Terentius Afer)

	Publius Terence (P. Terentius Afer)
	(190-159 BC) Andria - Roman playwright, regarded as a master of Latin comedy.

Popular Publius Terence (P. Terentius Afer) Quotes

A word to the wise is sufficient. Dictum sapienti sat est

I bid him look into the lives of men as though into a mirror, and from others to take an example for himself.

So many men, so many thoughts. Quot homines tot sententiae

Their silence is enough praise. Tacent, satis laudant

Nothing is already said which wasn't said before. Nullum'st iam dictum quod non sit dictum prius

There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly.

The quarrels of lovers are the renewal of love. Amantium irae amoris integratio'st

I have everything, yet have nothing; and although I possess nothing, still of nothing am I in want.

Old age itself is a disease. Senectus ipsast morbus

I am a man; I think nothing human is alien to me Homo sum: humani nihil a me alienum puto

Moderation in all things.

Fortune helps the brave. Fortes fortuna adiuvat

An easy task becomes difficult when you do it with reluctance.

Charity begins at home.

Events Related to Publius Terence (P. Terentius Afer)
No events so far