You should go to a pear tree for pears, not to an elm. Publilius Syrus More Quotes by Publilius Syrus More Quotes From Publilius Syrus He sleeps well who knows not that he sleeps ill. Publilius Syrus wells ill sleep Venus yields to caresses, not to compulsion. Publilius Syrus seduction yield venus Divide the fire, and you will the sooner put it out. Publilius Syrus divides strategy fire Tears gratify a savage nature, they do not melt it. Publilius Syrus sadism savages tears Wisdom had rather be buffeted than not listened to. Publilius Syrus wisdom Who would recognize the unhappy if grief had no language? Publilius Syrus language grief unhappy Hares can gambol over the body of a dead lion. Publilius Syrus lions body power The highest condition takes rise in the lowest. Publilius Syrus lowest conditions highest There are men steady and wise whose body, words and mind are self-controlled. They are the men of supreme self-control. Publilius Syrus self wise men How happy the life unembarrassed by the cares of business! Publilius Syrus care business You are in a pitiable condition if you have to conceal what you wish to tell. Publilius Syrus conditions ifs wish It is well to moor your bark with two anchors. Publilius Syrus anchors safety two What valor cannot win, flattery may. Publilius Syrus flattery winning may He who wrongs one threatens many. Publilius Syrus Excessive severity misses its own aim. Publilius Syrus severity aim missing A great fortune enslaves its owner. Publilius Syrus owners fortune The power of habit is very strong. Publilius Syrus very-strong habit strong Friendship is stronger than kindred. Publilius Syrus kindred stronger friendship To die at the command of another is to die twice. Publilius Syrus command dies death Pardon others often, thyself never. Publilius Syrus pardon thyself