The loss which is unknown is no loss at all. Publilius Syrus More Quotes by Publilius Syrus More Quotes From Publilius Syrus A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired. Publilius Syrus dignityposition A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful. Publilius Syrus nobody-knowspiecesgood-luck Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation! Publilius Syrus alasreputationdifficult All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom. Publilius Syrus delayteach All powerful is the rule of fashion. Publilius Syrus fashionpowerful An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor. Publilius Syrus harshdoctorspatient Clean hands are better than full ones in the sight of God. Publilius Syrus cleansighthands Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt. Publilius Syrus contempttreatsdanger Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay. Publilius Syrus delayanxiousspeed Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury. Publilius Syrus misfortunes-of-othersinjurymisfortunes Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence. Publilius Syrus accusationgainsmen Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest. Publilius Syrus glassesbreakfortune Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow. Publilius Syrus satisfiedsorrowfortune Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon. Publilius Syrus growing-upgrowsgrief Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance. Publilius Syrus hastyconclusionrepentance A kindness spontaneously offered to him who needs it, is doubly gratifying. Publilius Syrus kindnessneeds One ungrateful man injures all who need assistance. Publilius Syrus ungratefulmenneeds When a woman is undisguisedly bad, then indeed she is good. [Comparatively speaking, as she at least lacks deception.] Publilius Syrus deception You must endure, and not cry out against that which cannot be avoided. Publilius Syrus endureavoidedcry What is done hastily cannot be done prudently. Publilius Syrus doneaction
