With a grain of salt.
Pliny the Elder
Tag: Quote of the Day
14JUL2025 – Quote of the Day
It is a maxim universally agreed upon in agriculture, that nothing must be done too late; and again, that everything must be done at its proper season; while there is a third precept which reminds us that opportunities lost can never be regained.
Pliny the Elder
13JUL2025 – Quote of the Day
Always act in such a way as to secure the love of your neighbour.
Pliny the Elder
12JUL2025 – Quote of the Day
Indeed, what is there that does not appear marvelous when it comes to our knowledge for the first time? How many things, too, are looked upon as quite impossible until they have actually been effected?
Pliny the Elder
11JUL2025 – Quote of the Day
With man, most of his misfortunes are occasioned by man.
Pliny the Elder
10JUL2025 – Quote of the Day
The only certainty is that nothing is certain
Pliny the Elder
09JUL2025 – Quote of the Day
It has become quite a common proverb that in wine there is truth.
Pliny the Elder
08JUL2025 – Quote of the Day
The best plan is, as the common proverb has it, to profit by the folly of others.
Pliny the Elder
07JUL2025 – Quote of the Day
Fortune favours the brave.
Pliny the Elder
06JUL2025 – Quote of the Day
There are times when loss should be preferr’d to gain
Plautus