Quotes by Publilius Syrus

Publilius Syrus

Publilius Syrus

Syrian poet

Lived from: 85 - 43

Category: Poets (Contemporary) Country: FlagSyria

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  • A man's own character is the arbiter of his fortune.
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  • At daybreak, when loath to rise, have this thought in thy mind: I am rising for a man's work.
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  • From the errors of others a wise man corrects his own.
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  • It is a pitiful fortune that is not without enemies.
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  • To confess a fault freely is the next thing to being innocent of it.
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  • A cock has great influence on his own dunghill.
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  • A hasty judgment is a first step to recantation.
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  • A rolling stone can gather no moss.
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  • Admonish your friends privately, but praise them openly.
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  • All delay is helpful, but it does produce wisdom.
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  • An angry father is most cruel toward himself.
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  • An angry man is again angry with himself when he returns to reason.
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  • Anyone can steer the ship when the sea is calm.
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  • Audacity augments courage; hesitation, fear.
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  • Better to be ignorant of a matter than half know it.
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  • Confidence is the bond of friendship.
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  • Count not him among your friends who will retail your privacies to the world.
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  • Do not despise the bottom rungs in the ascent to greatness.
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  • Every vice has its excuse ready.
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  • Everything is worth what its purchaser will pay for it.
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What are the most famous quotes from Publilius Syrus?

The two most famous quotes from Publilius Syrus are:

  • "A man's own character is the arbiter of his fortune."
  • "At daybreak, when loath to rise, have this thought in thy mind: I am rising for a man's work."

When did Publilius Syrus live?

Publilius Syrus was born in 85 and died in the year 43.