Publilius (Syrus) Quotes

Those who have never tried the experiment of a holy life measure the laws of God, not by their intrinsical goodness, but by the reluctancy and opposition which they find in their hearts.

Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.

No one knows what he can do till he tries.

Frugality is misery in disguise.

He knows not when to be silent who knows not when to speak.

Look for a tough wedge for a tough log.

He must fear many whom many fear.

Do not despise the bottom rungs in the ascent to greatness.

It is only the ignorant who despise education.

We desire nothing so much as what we ought not to have.