Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest. Publilius Syrus More Quotes by Publilius Syrus More Quotes From Publilius Syrus If you refuse where you have always granted you invite to theft. Publilius Syrus theftgrantedrefuse He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his worst enemy. Publilius Syrus temperamentconquerworst-enemy That should be considered long which can be decided but once. Publilius Syrus decidedshouldlong Treat your friend as if he might become an enemy. Publilius Syrus advicemightenemy Bad nature never lacks an instructor. Publilius Syrus instructors Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes a fool of him. Publilius Syrus favourfoolmen A fair exterior is a silent recommendation. Publilius Syrus recommendationssilentcharacter In doubtful matters boldness is everything. Publilius Syrus doubtfulmatterinspirational We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come. Publilius Syrus misfortunesevilmay It is better to learn late than never. Publilius Syrus better-late-than-neverlearninghonesty There is no safety in regaining the favor of an enemy. Publilius Syrus safetyfavorsenemy It is foolish to fear that which you cannot avoid. -Stultum est timere quod vitare non potes Publilius Syrus foolishnessfoolishfear They pass peaceful lives who ignore mine and thine. Publilius Syrus peaceful-lifepeacefulmines When fortune flatters, she does it to betray. Publilius Syrus flatterybetrayaldoe The person who receives the most favors is the one who knows how to return them. Publilius Syrus comebackfavorsreturn Never find your delight in another's misfortune. Publilius Syrus carpe-diemdelightadvice A woman either loves or hates; she knows no medium. Publilius Syrus mediumshatelove His own character is the arbiter of every ones fortune. Publilius Syrus personalityfortunecharacter Confidence, like the soul, never returns whence it has once departed Publilius Syrus departedconfidencesoul A hasty judgment is a first step to recantation. Publilius Syrus judgementstepsfirsts
