Publilius Syrus Quotes
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It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of others.
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It is sometimes expedient to forget who we are.
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It is vain to look for a defense against lightning.
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It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.
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It is well to moor your bark with two anchors.
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It matters not how long you live, but how well.
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It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are.
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It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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It's a bad plan that can't be changed.
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Keep the golden mean between saying too much and too little.
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Learn to see in another's calamity the ills which you should avoid.
[Role Models]
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Let a fool hold his tongue and he will pass for a sage.
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Little does the sick man consult his own interests, who makes his physician his heir.
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Look for a tough wedge for a tough log.
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Look to be treated by others as you have treated others.
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Man has been lent, not given, to life.
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Many receive advice, only the wise profit by it.
[Advice]
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Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.
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Money alone sets all the world in motion.
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Necessity knows no law except to conquer.
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