Inspirational Quotes by Publilius Syrus

It is more tolerable to be refused than deceived.

— Publilius Syrus

He has existed only, not lived, who lacks wisdom in old age.

— Publilius Syrus

A fair exterior is a silent recommendation.

— Publilius Syrus

An end to our getting is the only end to our losses.

— Publilius Syrus

It is better to have a little than nothing.

— Publilius Syrus

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

— Publilius Syrus

It is easier to add to a great reputation than to get it.

— Publilius Syrus

Why do we not hear the truth? Because we do not speak it.

— Publilius Syrus

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

— Publilius Syrus

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

— Publilius Syrus

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

— Publilius Syrus

When you are in love you are not wise; or, when you are wise you are not in love.

— Publilius Syrus

That should be considered long which can be decided but once.

— Publilius Syrus

A wise man never refuses anything to necessity.

— Publilius Syrus

If you can walk, you can run.

— Publilius Syrus

Life itself is short, but lasts longer than misfortunes.

— Publilius Syrus

Man has been lent, not given, to life.

— Publilius Syrus

In doubtful matters boldness is everything.

— Publilius Syrus

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

— Publilius Syrus

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

— Publilius Syrus

An evil conscience is often quiet, but never secure.

— Publilius Syrus

The loss which is unknown is no loss at all.

— Publilius Syrus

The wickedness of the few makes the calamity of the many.

— Publilius Syrus

He is a despicable sage whose wisdom does not profit himself.

— 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