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Publilius Syrus Quotes


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It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of others.

It is sometimes expedient to forget who we are.

It is vain to look for a defense against lightning.

It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.

It is well to moor your bark with two anchors.

It matters not how long you live, but how well.

It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are.

It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.

It's a bad plan that can't be changed.

Keep the golden mean between saying too much and too little.

Learn to see in another's calamity the ills which you should avoid.
[Role Models]

Let a fool hold his tongue and he will pass for a sage.

Little does the sick man consult his own interests, who makes his physician his heir.

Look for a tough wedge for a tough log.

Look to be treated by others as you have treated others.

Man has been lent, not given, to life.

Many receive advice, only the wise profit by it.
[Advice]

Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.

Money alone sets all the world in motion.

Necessity knows no law except to conquer.


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