549 Quotes by Publilius Syrus

Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of triumph.

Other people's things are more pleasing to us, and ours to other people. -Aliena nobis, nostra plus aliis placent

He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in safety.

He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.

The greater a man is in power above others, the more he ought to excel them in virtue. None ought to govern who is not better than the governed.

Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.

Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.

Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes a fool of him.