FastSaying
A favor tardily bestowed is no favor; for a favor quickly granted is a more agreeable favor. [Lat., Gratia, quae tarda est, ingrata est: gratia namque Cum fieri properat, gratia grata magis.]
Decimus Magnus Ausonius
Favors
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Earth produces nothing worse than an ungrateful man. [Lat., Nil homine terra pejus ingrato creat.]
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If thou art terrible to many, then beware of many. [Lat., Multis terribilis, caveto multos.]
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It is tormenting to fear what you cannot overcome. [Lat., Crux est si metuas quod vincere nequeas.]
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If fortune favors you do not be elated; if she frowns do not despond. [Lat., Si fortuna juvat, caveto tolli; Si fortuna tonat, caveto mergi.]
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When about to commit a base deed, respect thyself, though there is no witness. [Lat., Turpe quid ausurus, te sine teste time.]
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