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. Publilius Syrus More Quotes by Publilius Syrus More Quotes From Publilius Syrus Would you have a great empire? Rule over yourself. Publilius Syrus great-empires empires over-you From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own. Publilius Syrus wisdom wise mistake How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself. Publilius Syrus forgiveness sad life It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are. Publilius Syrus matter inspirational A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind. Publilius Syrus proof tongue mind A wise man will be master of his mind, a fool will be its slave. Publilius Syrus thought-provoking wise men I often regret that I have spoken; never that I have been silent. Publilius Syrus silent regret silence The pain of the mind is worse than the pain of the body. Publilius Syrus pain mind inspirational Observation, not old age, brings wisdom. Publilius Syrus observation wisdom age Poverty wants much; but avarice, everything. Publilius Syrus poverty greed want Never promise more than you can perform. Publilius Syrus accountability commitment promise The eyes are not responsible when the mind does the seeing. Publilius Syrus love-life eye photography The circumstances of others seem good to us, while ours seem good to others. Publilius Syrus circumstances seems He who has lost honor can lose nothing more. Publilius Syrus self-esteem honor lost We tolerate without rebuke the vices with which we have grown familiar. Publilius Syrus familiar virtue vices Many receive advice, few profit by it. Publilius Syrus investing judgment advice If life is merely a joke, the question still remains: for whose amusement? Publilius Syrus amusement life-is trying Yesterday should be the teacher of today. Publilius Syrus yesterday teacher today Powerful indeed is the empire of habit. Publilius Syrus empires habit powerful There is no fruit which is not bitter before it is ripe. Publilius Syrus ripe bitter fruit
