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About Terence
Terence — Life and Legacy
Terence, a prominent Roman playwright of the 2nd century BCE, is celebrated for his comedies that delve into the complexities of human relationships and societal norms. His distinctive approach to storytelling often highlights themes of truth and freedom, encouraging audiences to reflect on their own lives. One of his most famous quotes, 'I am a man, and nothing human is alien to me,' encapsulates his belief in the universality of human experience, emphasizing empathy and understanding as vital components of social interaction. Terence's works challenge the status quo, inviting audiences to question societal expectations and embrace their individuality. His insights remain relevant today, as they resonate with ongoing discussions about personal freedom and the pursuit of truth in a complex world.
Quote collection
Terence quotes (page 1 of 2)
25 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"Homo sum: humani nil a me alienum puto.I am human: nothing human is alien to me."
"The life of man is like a game with dice; if you don't get the throw you want, you must show your skill in making the best of the throw you get."
"There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly."
"Children should be led into the right paths, not by severity, but by persuasion."
"Moderation in all things."
"Fortune helps the brave."
"I am a human being, so nothing human is strange to me."
"The less my hope, the hotter my love"
"Of my friends I am the only one left."
"How many things both just and unjust are sanctioned by custom?"
"It is the common vice of all, in old age, to be too intent upon our interests."
"Nowadays those are rewarded who make right appear wrong."
"When the mind is in a state of uncertainty the smallest impulse directs it to either side."
"Their silence is enough praise."
"While the mind is in doubt, it is driven this way and that by a slight impulse."
"As many opinions as there are men; each a law to himself."
"We are all of us the worse for too much liberty."
"It behooves a prudent person to make trial of everything before arms."
"How unfair the fate which ordains that those who have the least should be always adding to the treasury of the wealthy."