Publilius Syrus Quotes

There are men steady and wise whose body, words and mind are self-controlled. They are the men of supreme self-control.

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

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.

If what must be given is given willingly the kindness is doubled.

The little vices of the great must needs be accounted very great.

We must give lengthy deliberation to what has to be decided once and for all.

Treat your friend as if he might become an enemy.

The poor man is ruined as soon as he begins to ape the rich.

Where there is unity, there is the victory.

Every madman considers everyone else a madman.

Even a god finds it hard to love and be wise at the same time. -Amare et sapere vix deo conceditur

A virtuous wife commands her husband by obeying him.

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

Even a single hair casts its shadow.

Pardon others often, thyself never.

The timid man calls himself cautious, the sordid man thrifty.

No tears are shed when an enemy dies.

It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can be successful without being envied and hated.]

When you are at sea, keep clear of the land.

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

The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on other matters.

A fair exterior is a silent recommendation.

Every question does not deserve an answer.

A disorderly patient makes the physician cruel.

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

While we stop to think, we often miss our opportunity.

You need not hang up the ivy branch over the wine that will sell.

That is a most wretched fortune which is without an enemy.

He who helps the guilty, shares the crime.

Amid a multitude of projects, no plan is devised.

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

He whom many fear, has himself many to fear.

Apathy borders upon folly.

The anger of lovers renews the strength of love.

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

You should hammer your iron when it is glowing hot.

Even one hair has a shadow.

A rolling stone can gather no moss.

Not every question deserves an answer.

You must endure, and not cry out against that which cannot be avoided.

Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.

He who flees from trial confesses his guilt.

That delay is our surest protection which enables us to deliberate on the merits of our intentions.

An agreeable companion on a journey is as good as a carriage.

An evil conscience is often quiet, but never secure.

To have the universe bear one company would be a great consolation in death.

An evil gain equals a loss.

The eyes are not responsible when the mind does the seeing.