When about to commit a base deed, respect thyself, though there is no witness. Decimius Magnus Ausonius More Quotes by Decimius Magnus Ausonius More Quotes From Decimius Magnus Ausonius Begin whatever you have to do: the beginning of a work stands for the whole. Decimius Magnus Ausonius whole Earth produces nothing worse than an ungrateful man. Decimius Magnus Ausonius ungratefulearthmen He who does not know how to be silent will not know how to speak. Decimius Magnus Ausonius silencespeakdoe If lucky be not proud; if unlucky, do not despond. Decimius Magnus Ausonius proudluckifs If you are dreaded by many then beware of many. Decimius Magnus Ausonius ifs Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns. Decimius Magnus Ausonius dejectedarrogantfortune If you are a terror to many, then beware of many. Decimius Magnus Ausonius terrorifs If fortune favors you do not be elated; if she frowns do not despond. Decimius Magnus Ausonius favorsifsfortune Every stage of life has its troubles, and no man is content with his own age. Decimius Magnus Ausonius troubleagemen It is tormenting to fear what you cannot overcome. Decimius Magnus Ausonius overcoming-fearovercomingfear Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made. Decimius Magnus Ausonius self-madechainsmade Propaganda is the art of persuading others of what you don't believe yourself. Decimius Magnus Ausonius believelyingart Begin: To have commenced is half the deed. Half yet remains; Begin again on this and thou wilt finish all. Decimius Magnus Ausonius begin-againdeedshalf Ausonius must be read to be believed! As poet, no subject is too trivial for him; as courtier, no flattery too excessive. Decimius Magnus Ausonius courtiersflatterypoet If thou art terrible to manyh, then beware of many. Decimius Magnus Ausonius prudenceterribleart Bear good fortune modestly. Decimius Magnus Ausonius good-fortunebearsfortune The best memorial for a mighty man is to gain honor ere death. Decimius Magnus Ausonius memorialhonormen A favor tardily bestowed is no favor; for a favor quickly granted is a more agreeable favor. Decimius Magnus Ausonius grantedfavors No man will revel long in the indulgence of crime. Decimius Magnus Ausonius crimemenlong It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the dowry is too large. Decimius Magnus Ausonius dowrymiseryhappens
