Inspirational Quotes by Publilius Syrus

Confidence is the only bond of friendship.

— Publilius Syrus

He doubly benefits the needy who gives quickly.

— Publilius Syrus

Many receive advice, few profit by it.

— Publilius Syrus

An evil gain equals a loss.

— Publilius Syrus

Man has been lent, not given, to life.

— Publilius Syrus

It is foolish to fear what you cannot avoid.

— Publilius Syrus

When innocence trembles, it condemns the judge.

— Publilius Syrus

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— Publilius Syrus

He bids fair to grow wise who has discovered that he is not so.

— Publilius Syrus

We simply rob ourselves when we make presents to the dead.

— Publilius Syrus

Adversity shows whether we have friends, or only the shadows of friends.

— Publilius Syrus

No one knows what it is that he can do until he tries.

— Publilius Syrus

Unless you make allowances for your friends foibles, you betray your own.

— Publilius Syrus

How happy the life unembarrassed by the cares of business!

— Publilius Syrus

It is foolish to fear that which you cannot avoid. -Stultum est timere quod vitare non potes

— Publilius Syrus

Flattery was formerly a vice; it has now become the fashion.

— Publilius Syrus

Other people's things are more pleasing to us, and ours to other people. -Aliena nobis, nostra plus aliis placent

— Publilius Syrus

The greater a man is in power above others, the more he ought to excel them in virtue. None ought to govern…

— Publilius Syrus

If you can walk, you can run.

— Publilius Syrus

It is an unhappy lot which finds no enemies.

— Publilius Syrus

Do not turn back when you are just at the goal.

— Publilius Syrus

Wisdom had rather be buffeted than not listened to.

— Publilius Syrus

Tears gratify a savage nature, they do not melt it.

— Publilius Syrus

When you are at sea, keep clear of the land.

— Publilius Syrus

Be your money's master, not its slave.

— Publilius Syrus

An evil conscience is often quiet, but never secure.

— Publilius Syrus

If you would live innocently, seek solitude.

— Publilius Syrus

Only the bold get to the top.

— Publilius Syrus

Never thrust your sickle into another's corn.

— Publilius Syrus

Society in shipwreck is comfort to all.

— Publilius Syrus

No one should be judge in his own case.

— Publilius Syrus

The loss which is unknown is no loss at all.

— Publilius Syrus

An angry lover tells himself many lies.

— Publilius Syrus

The losing side is full of suspicion.

— Publilius Syrus

Where there is unity, there is the victory.

— Publilius Syrus

He can best avoid a snare who knows how to set one.

— Publilius Syrus

Through indecision opportunity is often lost.

— Publilius Syrus

A friend must not be injured, even in jest.

— Publilius Syrus

The highest condition takes rise in the lowest.

— Publilius Syrus

A fair exterior is a silent recommendation.

— Publilius Syrus