Publilius Syrus Quotes
Roman writer in the 1st century BC.
(85 BC - 43 BC)
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A bad man becomes worse when he apes a saint.
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A beautiful face is a silent recommendation.
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A cock has great influence on his own dunghill.
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A disorderly patient makes the physician cruel.
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A fair exterior is a silent recommendation.
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A favor is half granted, when graciously refused.
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A friend must not be injured, even in jest.
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A gift in season is a double favor to the needy.
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A god could hardly love and be wise.
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A good opportunity is seldom presented, and is easily lost.
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A good reputation is more valuable than money.
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A great fortune enslaves its owner.
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A guilty conscience never feels secure.
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A hasty judgment is a first step to recantation.
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A kindness spontaneously offered to him who needs it, is doubly gratifying.
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A loss, of which we are ignorant, is no loss.
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A man suffers death himself as often as he loses those dear to him.
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A pleasant traveling companion helps us on our journey as much as a carriage.
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A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
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A rolling stone gathers no moss.
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