Terence Biography

Terence, Playwright
Born asPublius Terentius Afer
Occup.Playwright
FromRome
Born185 BC
Greek Italy
Died159 BC
Rome
Terence, originally named Publius Terentius Afer, was a renowned Roman playwright and also comic poet who was birthed around 185 BC, in Carthage, North Africa, which was then a Roman province. Although little is found out about his very early life, it is thought that he was given Rome as a slave, and also later on, complying with the prevalent practice of the time, was enlightened by his master and also consequently provided his flexibility. Owing to his remarkably attaining this standing of a freedman, Terence embraced the name of his previous master, Publius Terentius Lucanus, as his very own.

Terence began his occupation on the planet of art and literature at a young age, earning the patronage of the respected senator and man of letters, Lucius Aelius Stilo, additionally called Praeconinus. Under Stilo's support and mentorship, Terence was introduced to various other popular figures in Roman culture, including the poet as well as playwright Plautus, from whom Terence attracted motivation.

He gained rapid fame, which brought in the focus of several of the most prominent Romans of the time, such as the poets Caecilius Statius as well as Gaius Octavius, in addition to the statesman Scipio Africanus and also the historian Polybius. Because of their assistance and encouragement, Terence remained to thrive in the field of theater, producing 6 plays over his reasonably brief career. While the topic of his plays was mainly attracted from Greek New Comedy, he reinterpreted as well as broadened upon the originals, developing his special style that stressed deepness of character, emotional insight, as well as social commentary.

Terence's six plays, all funnies, are extensively referred to as Andria (The Lady of Andros), Hecyra (The Mother-in-Law), Heautontimorumenos (The Self-Tormentor), Eunuchus (The Eunuch), Phormio, as well as Adelphoe (The Brothers). Although some movie critics of the period implicated him of corruption and also immorality in some aspects, his works were largely appreciated and admired for their experienced handling of language, creative technology, and innovative Latin translations of Greek jobs.

Extremely, all six of Terence's plays have made it through and remain to be studied as well as executed to the here and now day, a testament to their enduring allure and also social relevance. They have actually contributed fit contemporary comical writing as well as broadening our understanding of Roman culture and the significant numbers that populated it.

Terence's life as well as works were extensively recorded by the famous Roman scholar Suetonius, that described Terence as a gifted, smart, and good-looking individual. Suetonius' biography clarifies Terence's connections with other Roman stars, in addition to the rumors as well as controversies that bordered him. His relationship with Scipio Africanus as well as the theorist Gaius Laelius, in particular, triggered conjectures that they may have teamed up on some of Terence's plays, although no concrete proof exists to support these cases.

Terence checked out Greece around 160 BC, where he accustomed himself with the Hellenistic literary society straight, additional improving his understanding of Greek theater. Sadly, he did not live to delight in an extensive occupation, as he passed away around 159 BC, at a relatively young age of concerning 26 years. His sudden death, whether by all-natural causes or other conditions, stays a mystery. However, Terence remains an imposing number in the background of Roman literary works as well as drama, whose legacy endures greater than two thousand years after his passing.

Our collection contains 34 quotes who is written / told by Terence, under the main topics: Motivational - Design.

Related authors: Menander (Poet), Terry Pratchett (Author), Plautus (Playwright), Caecilius Statius (Poet), Daisy Donovan (Actress), Antiphanes (Writer), Adam Faith (Musician), Lucan (Poet), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Terence Fisher (Director)

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34 Famous quotes by Terence

Small: I am a man, I consider nothing that is human alien to me
"I am a man, I consider nothing that is human alien to me"
Small: Their silence is praise enough
"Their silence is praise enough"
Small: Extreme law is often extreme injustice
"Extreme law is often extreme injustice"
Small: Nothing is said that has not been said before
"Nothing is said that has not been said before"
Small: So many men, so many opinions
"So many men, so many opinions"
Small: There is a demand in these days for men who can make wrong appear right
"There is a demand in these days for men who can make wrong appear right"
Small: She neer was really charming till she died
"She ne'er was really charming till she died"
Small: Human nature is so constituted, that all see and judge better in the affairs of other men than in their
"Human nature is so constituted, that all see and judge better in the affairs of other men than in their own"
Small: I am human and let nothing human be alien to me
"I am human and let nothing human be alien to me"
Small: Moderation in all things
"Moderation in all things"
Small: Lovers quarrels are the renewal of love
"Lovers quarrels are the renewal of love"
Small: I hold this as a rule of life: too much of anything is bad
"I hold this as a rule of life: too much of anything is bad"
Small: For you to ask advice on the rules of love is no better than to ask advice on the rules of madness
"For you to ask advice on the rules of love is no better than to ask advice on the rules of madness"
Small: Riches get their value from the mind of the possessor they are blessings to those who know how to use t
"Riches get their value from the mind of the possessor; they are blessings to those who know how to use them, and curses to those who do not"
Small: I do not give money for just mere hopes
"I do not give money for just mere hopes"
Small: I am a human being nothing human can be alien to me
"I am a human being; nothing human can be alien to me"
Small: Youre a wise person if you can easily direct your attention to what ever needs it
"You're a wise person if you can easily direct your attention to what ever needs it"
Small: They who love dancing too much seem to have more brains in their feet than in their head
"They who love dancing too much seem to have more brains in their feet than in their head"
Small: They are so knowing, that they know nothing
"They are so knowing, that they know nothing"
Small: Fortune favors the brave
"Fortune favors the brave"
Small: Of my friends I am the only one left
"Of my friends I am the only one left"
Small: Nowadays those are rewarded who make right appear wrong
"Nowadays those are rewarded who make right appear wrong"
Small: Many a time from a bad beginning great friendships have sprung up
"Many a time from a bad beginning great friendships have sprung up"
Small: I am a man, and whatever concerns humanity is of interest to me
"I am a man, and whatever concerns humanity is of interest to me"
Small: How often things occur by mere chance which we dared not even hope for
"How often things occur by mere chance which we dared not even hope for"
Small: He makes a great mistake... who supposes that authority is firmer or better established when it is foun
"He makes a great mistake... who supposes that authority is firmer or better established when it is founded by force than that which is welded by affection"
Small: Children should be led into the right paths, not by severity, but by persuasion
"Children should be led into the right paths, not by severity, but by persuasion"
Small: Perhaps believing in good design is like believing in God, it makes you an optimist
"Perhaps believing in good design is like believing in God, it makes you an optimist"
Small: Where theres life, theres hope
"Where there's life, there's hope"
Small: The anger of lovers renews their love
"The anger of lovers renews their love"
Small: I take it to be a principle rule of life, not to be too much addicted to any one thing
"I take it to be a principle rule of life, not to be too much addicted to any one thing"
Small: In fact nothing is said that has not been said before
"In fact nothing is said that has not been said before"
Small: How unfair the fate which ordains that those who have the least should be always adding to the treasury
"How unfair the fate which ordains that those who have the least should be always adding to the treasury of the wealthy"
Small: While the mind is in doubt it is driven this way and that by a slight impulse
"While the mind is in doubt it is driven this way and that by a slight impulse"