Unless degree is preserved, the first place is safe for no one. Publilius Syrus More Quotes by Publilius Syrus More Quotes From Publilius Syrus A man suffers death himself as often as he loses those dear to him. Publilius Syrus dear suffering men A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired. Publilius Syrus dignity position A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful. Publilius Syrus nobody-knows pieces good-luck Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation! Publilius Syrus alas reputation difficult All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom. Publilius Syrus delay teach All powerful is the rule of fashion. Publilius Syrus fashion powerful An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor. Publilius Syrus harsh doctors patient Clean hands are better than full ones in the sight of God. Publilius Syrus clean sight hands Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt. Publilius Syrus contempt treats danger Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay. Publilius Syrus delay anxious speed Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury. Publilius Syrus misfortunes-of-others injury misfortunes Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence. Publilius Syrus accusation gains men Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest. Publilius Syrus glasses break fortune Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow. Publilius Syrus satisfied sorrow fortune Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon. Publilius Syrus growing-up grows grief Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance. Publilius Syrus hasty conclusion repentance A kindness spontaneously offered to him who needs it, is doubly gratifying. Publilius Syrus kindness needs One ungrateful man injures all who need assistance. Publilius Syrus ungrateful men needs 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 endure avoided cry
