Publilius Syrus Quotes - Page 15

One man's wickedness may easily become all men's curse.

An evil conscience is often quiet, but never secure.

Cruelty isn't softened by tears; it feeds on them.

Modest women choose a man by the mind, not the eye.

The eyes start love; intimacy perfects it.

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.

To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the nature of their troubles.

To refuse graciously is to confer a favor.

It is better to have a little than nothing.

Well does he sleep who knows not that his sleep has been broken.

It is kindness immediately to refuse what you intend to deny.

Money should be mastered, not served.

When a woman is undisguisedly bad, then indeed she is good. [Comparatively speaking, as she at least lacks deception.]

To take refuge with an inferior is to betray one's self.

What is done hastily cannot be done prudently.

He is much to be dreaded who stands in dread of poverty.

If what must be given is given willingly the kindness is doubled.

Never find delight in another's misfortune.

A disorderly patient makes the physician cruel.

A homely woman is one of the most comely of apes.

Who would recognize the unhappy if grief had no language?

Better use medicines at the outset than at the last moment.

The future struggles that it may not become the past.

He who has plenty of pepper will pepper his cabbage.

The swiftest despatch seems slow to desire.