Quotes by Publilius Syrus

Good health and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings.
– Publilius Syrus

Treat your friend as if he might become an enemy.
– Publilius Syrus

Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.
– Publilius Syrus

A good reputation is more valuable than money.
– Publilius Syrus

No one knows what he can do till he tries.
– Publilius Syrus

The prompter the refusal, the less the disappointment.
– Publilius Syrus

Never promise more than you can perform.
– Publilius Syrus

Poverty wants much; but avarice, everything.
– Publilius Syrus

Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.
– Publilius Syrus

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
– Publilius Syrus

He who helps the guilty, shares the crime.
– Publilius Syrus

A guilty conscience never feels secure.
– Publilius Syrus

The eyes are not responsible when the mind does the seeing.
– Publilius Syrus

To spare the guilty is to injure the innocent.
– Publilius Syrus

As men, we are all equal in the presence of death.
– Publilius Syrus

Every vice has its excuse ready.
– Publilius Syrus

In a heated argument we are apt to lose sight of the truth.
– Publilius Syrus

Take care that no one hates you justly.
– Publilius Syrus

It is easier to add to a great reputation than to get it.
– Publilius Syrus