To refuse graciously is to confer a favor. Publilius Syrus More Quotes by Publilius Syrus More Quotes From Publilius Syrus Little does the sick man consult his own interests, who makes his physician his heir. Publilius Syrus physicianssickmen Modesty once lost, never returns into favour. Publilius Syrus modestyfavourreturn No fortune is so good but that you may find something to grumble about. Publilius Syrus fortunemay No hour brings good fortune to one man without bringing misfortune to another. Publilius Syrus hoursfortunemen Nothing pleases which is not freshened by variety. Publilius Syrus varietyplease Patience is the remedy for every misfortune. Publilius Syrus remedymisfortunes That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of our reputation. Publilius Syrus reputationshouldloss The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy. Publilius Syrus envybravelaughing The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on other matters. Publilius Syrus eyemattermind The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious. Publilius Syrus habitualprosperity The honied tongue hath its poison. Publilius Syrus tonguepoison The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others. Publilius Syrus propertyinviting To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the nature of their troubles. Publilius Syrus wealthendstrouble Never find delight in another's misfortune. Publilius Syrus misfortunesdelight The evil you do to others you may expect in return. Publilius Syrus returnevilmay Whom Fortune wishes to destroy she first makes mad. Publilius Syrus madwishfirsts We may with advantage at times forget what we know. Publilius Syrus advantagemayforget Man has been lent, not given, to life. Publilius Syrus has-beensgivenmen Look for a tough wedge for a tough log. Publilius Syrus toughadvicelooks What greater evil could you wish a miser, than long life? Publilius Syrus evilwishlong
