Inspirational Quotes by Publilius Syrus · Page 4

It is a pitiful fortune that is not without enemies.

— Publilius Syrus

Opportunity is lost by deliberation.

— Publilius Syrus

It is an unhappy lot which finds no enemies.

— Publilius Syrus

Never thrust your sickle into another's corn.

— Publilius Syrus

When innocence trembles, it condemns the judge.

— Publilius Syrus

The losing side is full of suspicion.

— Publilius Syrus

Many receive advice, few profit by it.

— Publilius Syrus

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

— Publilius Syrus

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

— Publilius Syrus

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

— Publilius Syrus

The highest condition takes rise in the lowest.

— Publilius Syrus

Always shun whatever may make you angry.

— Publilius Syrus

Humility neither falls far, nor heavily.

— Publilius Syrus

When the bad imitate the good, there is no knowing what mischief is intended.

— Publilius Syrus

There is no fruit which is not bitter before it is ripe.

— Publilius Syrus

A disorderly patient makes the physician cruel.

— Publilius Syrus

Avarice is as destitute of what it has, as poverty of what it has not.

— Publilius Syrus

There is no safety in regaining the favor of an enemy.

— Publilius Syrus

Society in shipwreck is comfort to all.

— Publilius Syrus

He who boasts of a favor bestowed, would like it back again.

— Publilius Syrus

It is a very hard undertaking to seek to please everybody.

— Publilius Syrus

Where there is unity, there is the victory.

— Publilius Syrus

He doubly benefits the needy who gives quickly.

— Publilius Syrus

Great hatred can be concealed in the countenance, and much in a kiss.

— Publilius Syrus

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

— Publilius Syrus