Wisdom Quotes by Publilius Syrus

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

— Publilius Syrus

Observation, not old age, brings wisdom.

— Publilius Syrus

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

— Publilius Syrus

A wise man never refuses anything to necessity.

— Publilius Syrus

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

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The wise man avoids evil by anticipating it.

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He is truly wise who gains wisdom from another's mishap.

— Publilius Syrus

Wisdom had rather be buffeted than not listened to.

— Publilius Syrus

A god could hardly love and be wise.

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All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.

— Publilius Syrus

It is sometimes wise to forget who we are.

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The gods never let us love and be wise at the same time.

— Publilius Syrus

All delay is helpful, but it does produce wisdom.

— Publilius Syrus

A wise man will be the master of his mind. A fool will be it's slave.

— Publilius Syrus

From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.

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There is a great difference between being born wise and only looking it.

— Publilius Syrus

Delay is hateful, but it gives wisdom

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The wise man guards against the future as if it were the present.

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Wise man also fears a weak enemy.

— Publilius Syrus

A wise man will be master of his mind, a fool will be its slave.

— Publilius Syrus

If you wish to reach the highest, begin at the lowest.

— Publilius Syrus