John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
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Terence. (c. 185 or c. 195– B.C.) |
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Do not they bring it to pass by knowing that they know nothing at all? |
Andria. The Prologue. 17. |
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Of surpassing beauty and in the bloom of youth. |
Andria. Act i. Sc. 1, 45. (72.) |
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Hence these tears. |
Andria. Act i. Sc. 1, 99. (126.) |
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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.) |
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The quarrels of lovers are the renewal of love. 1 |
Andria. Act iii. Sc. 3, 23. (555.) |
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Look you, I am the most concerned in my own interests. 2 |
Andria. Act iv. Sc. 1, 12. (636.) |
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In fine, nothing is said now that has not been said before. |
Eunuchus. The Prologue. 41. |
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It is up with you; all is over; you are ruined. |
Eunuchus. Act i. Sc. 1, 9. (54.) |
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If I could believe that this was said sincerely, I could put up with anything. |
Eunuchus. Act i. Sc. 2, 96. (176.) |
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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.) |
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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] |