Decimius Magnus Ausonius Quotes

If you are a terror to many, then beware of many.

Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.

Begin whatever you have to do: the beginning of a work stands for the whole.

Can we wonder that men perish and are forgotten when their noblest and most enduring works decay?

It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the dowry is too large.

Every stage of life has its troubles, and no man is content with his own age.

If lucky be not proud; if unlucky, do not despond.

Propaganda is the art of persuading others of what you don't believe yourself.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

He who does not know how to be silent will not know how to speak.

Ausonius must be read to be believed! As poet, no subject is too trivial for him; as courtier, no flattery too excessive.

No man will revel long in the indulgence of crime.

If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.

Begin: To have commenced is half the deed. Half yet remains; Begin again on this and thou wilt finish all.