Inspirational Quotes by Publilius Syrus · Page 2

The highest condition takes rise in the lowest.

— 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

Mighty rivers can easily be leaped at their source.

— Publilius Syrus

Always shun whatever may make you angry.

— Publilius Syrus

The anger of lovers renews the strength of love.

— Publilius Syrus

He who flees from trial confesses his guilt.

— Publilius Syrus

Amid a multitude of projects, no plan is devised.

— Publilius Syrus

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

— Publilius Syrus

At daybreak, when loath to rise, have this thought in thy mind: I am rising for a man's work.

— Publilius Syrus

Anger would inflict punishment on another; meanwhile, it tortures itself.

— Publilius Syrus

When two do the same thing, it is not the same thing after all.

— Publilius Syrus

Deliberando saepe perit occasio [The opportunity often slips away while we deliberate on it].

— Publilius Syrus

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

— Publilius Syrus

He who lives only for himself is truly dead to others.

— Publilius Syrus

The friendship that can come to an end, never really began.

— Publilius Syrus

Divide the fire, and you will the sooner put it out.

— Publilius Syrus

A disorderly patient makes the physician cruel.

— Publilius Syrus

A wise man never refuses anything to necessity.

— Publilius Syrus

It is fraud to accept what you cannot repay.

— Publilius Syrus

It is more tolerable to be refused than deceived.

— Publilius Syrus

Friendship either finds or makes equals.

— Publilius Syrus

Even when there is no law, there is conscience.

— Publilius Syrus

Repentance follows hasty counsels.

— Publilius Syrus

It is a pitiful fortune that is not without enemies.

— Publilius Syrus

Every rumor is believed against the unfortunate.

— Publilius Syrus

To forget the wrongs you receive, is to remedy them.

— Publilius Syrus

Every vice has its excuse ready.

— Publilius Syrus

Discord gives a relish for concord.

— Publilius Syrus

Even a single hair casts its shadow.

— Publilius Syrus

A small loan makes a debt; a great one an enemy.

— Publilius Syrus

He who wrongs one threatens many.

— Publilius Syrus

In doubtful matters boldness is everything.

— Publilius Syrus

It is sometimes expedient to forget what you know.

— Publilius Syrus

The empire of custom is most mighty.

— Publilius Syrus

Agreement is made more precious by disagreement.

— Publilius Syrus

It is better to arouse envy than pity.

— Publilius Syrus

Humility neither falls far, nor heavily.

— Publilius Syrus

No one ever lost his honor, except he who had it not.

— Publilius Syrus

Solitude is the mother of anxieties.

— Publilius Syrus