The Self-Tormentor

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

Terence

The Self-Tormentor

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Syrus

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Terence

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The Self-Tormentor

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163 BC 160s BC 2nd century BC

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Classical antiquity

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

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

Terence

The Self-Tormentor

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Reluctance and hesitation

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Clitipho

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Terence

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The Self-Tormentor

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163 BC 160s BC 2nd century BC

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Classical antiquity

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

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

Terence

The Self-Tormentor

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Pessimism

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Syrus

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Terence

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The Self-Tormentor

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Time

163 BC 160s BC 2nd century BC

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Classical antiquity

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Original Citation

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

Current Citation

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