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Terence. (c. 185 or c. 195– B.C.)

8531

Do not they bring it to pass by knowing that they know nothing at all?

Andria. The Prologue. 17.

8532

Of surpassing beauty and in the bloom of youth.

Andria. Act i. Sc. 1, 45. (72.)

8533

Hence these tears.

Andria. Act i. Sc. 1, 99. (126.)

8534

That is a true proverb which is wont to be commonly quoted, that “all had rather it were well for themselves than for another.”

Andria. Act ii. Sc. 5, 15. (426.)

8535

The quarrels of lovers are the renewal of love. 1

Andria. Act iii. Sc. 3, 23. (555.)

8536

Look you, I am the most concerned in my own interests. 2

Andria. Act iv. Sc. 1, 12. (636.)

8537

In fine, nothing is said now that has not been said before.

Eunuchus. The Prologue. 41.

8538

It is up with you; all is over; you are ruined.

Eunuchus. Act i. Sc. 1, 9. (54.)

8539

If I could believe that this was said sincerely, I could put up with anything.

Eunuchus. Act i. Sc. 2, 96. (176.)

8540

Immortal gods! how much does one man excel another! What a difference there is between a wise person and a fool!

Eunuchus. Act ii. Sc. 2, 1. (232.)

8541

I have everything, yet have nothing; and although I possess nothing, still of nothing am I in want. 3

Eunuchus. Act ii. Sc. 2, 12. (243.)

Note 1.
See Edwards, Quotation 1. [back]

Note 2.
Equivalent to our sayings, “Charity begins at home;” “Take care of Number One.” [back]

Note 3.
See Wotton, Quotation 3. [back]