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Terence. Eunuchus [The Eunuch]. 161 BC, Megalesian Games, Rome, Italy, act 4, sc. 7.

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Fortune assists the brave.

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Terence. Phormio. 161 BC, Ludi Romani, Rome, Italy.

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Nothing is so difficult but that it may be found out by seeking.

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Terence. Ἑαυτὸν τιμωρούμενος [Heuton Timoroumenous]. c. 163 BC, Rome, Italy, act 4, sc. 2.

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

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Terence. Ἑαυτὸν τιμωρούμενος [Heuton Timoroumenous]. c. 163 BC, Rome, Italy, act 4, sc. 6.

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Nothing has yet been said that's not been said before.

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Terence. Eunuchus [The Eunuch]. 161 BC, Megalesian Games, Rome, Italy, prologue.

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Some people ask, "What if the sky were to fall?"

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Terence. Heauton Timorumenos [The Self-Tormentor]. c. 163 BC, act 4, sc. 3.

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Terence. "The Self-Tormentor." The Comedies, translated by Betty Radice. Penguin Classics, 1976.

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Lovers' quarrels are the renewal of love.

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Terence. Andria [The Woman from Andros]. 166 BC, Rome, Italy.

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Terence. Andria, edited by Sander M. Goldberg. Cambridge University Press, 2023.

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There are vicissitudes in all things.

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Terence. Eunuchus [The Eunuch]. 161 BC, Megalesian Games, Rome, Italy, act 2, sc. 2.

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I know the disposition of women: when you will, they won't; when you won't, they set their hearts upon you of their own inclination.