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Famous Publilius Syrus Quotes
“To dispute with a drunkard is to debate with an empty house.”
“Do not despise the bottom rungs in the ascent to greatness.”
“One is not exposed to danger who, even when in safety is always on their guard.”
“If what must be given is given willingly the kindness is doubled.”
“He has existed only, not lived, who lacks wisdom in old age.”
“We tolerate without rebuke the vices with which we have grown familiar.”
“Unless you bear with the faults of a friend you betray your own.”
“Fortune is like glass - the brighter the glitter, the more easily broken.”
“To confess a fault freely is the next thing to being innocent of it.”
“It is kindness immediately to refuse what you intend to deny.”
“Nothing can be done quickly and prudently at the same time.”
“Death is fortunate for the child, bitter to the youth, too late to the old.”
“Avarice is as destitute of what it has, as poverty of what it has not.”
“It is a good thing to learn caution from the misfortunes of others.”
“An agreeable companion on a journey is as good as a carriage.”
“A good opportunity is seldom presented, and is easily lost.”