Publilius Syrus Quotes - Page 11

The empire of custom is most mighty.

No one should be judge in his own case.

The judge is found guilty when a criminal is acquitted.

That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of our reputation.

It is a very hard undertaking to seek to please everybody.

Wine has drowned more than the sea.

Fortune is not satisfied with inflicting one calamity.

Every rumor is believed against the unfortunate.

It is fraud to accept what you cannot repay.

The hope of reward is the solace of labor.

What a tragedy is help where it harms what it supports!

When Providence favors, you can make a safe voyage on a twig.

Wisdom had rather be buffeted than not listened to.

The bow too tensely strung is easily broken.

We should lay up in peace what we shall need in war.

When the bad imitate the good, there is no knowing what mischief is intended.

When innocence trembles, it condemns the judge.

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

The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.

Deliberando saepe perit occasio

Life itself is short, but lasts longer than misfortunes.

It is bad advice that cannot be changed.

Each succeeding day is the scholar of that which went before it.

Clean hands are better than full ones in the sight of God.

The most delightful pleasures cloy without variety.