Publilius Syrus Quotes
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When fortune flatters, she does it to betray.
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He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
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Any one can hold the helm when the seas are calm.
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An agreeable companion on a journey is as good as a carriage.
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Would you have a great empire? Rule over yourself.
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The fear of death is more to be dreaded than death itself.
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Give your friend cause to blush, and you will be likely to lose him.
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Fortune makes many loans, but gives no presents.
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Death laughs when old women frolic.
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When you are at sea, keep clear of the land.
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Be your money's master, not its slave.
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Better to be ignorant of a matter than half know it.
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It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are.
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It's a bad plan that can't be changed.
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With little loan you get a friend, with big loan an enemy.
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The hope of reward is the solace of labor.
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There is no fruit which is not bitter before it is ripe.
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If what must be given is given willingly the kindness is doubled.
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To lose a friend is the greatest of all losses.
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Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
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Flattery was formerly a vice; it has now become the fashion.
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In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
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Friendship is stronger than kindred.
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It is more easy to get a favor from fortune than to keep it.
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As men, we are all equal in the presence of death.
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The most delightful pleasures cloy without variety.
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Life itself is short, but lasts longer than misfortunes.
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Courage comes by being brave; fear comes by holding back.
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Repentance follows hasty counsels.
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It is a very hard undertaking to seek to please everybody.
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