Maxioms by Syrus (publilius Syrus)
In excessive altercation, truth is lost.
[Lat., Nimium altercando veritas amittitur.]
In excessive altercation, truth is lost.
[Lat., Nimium altercando veritas amittitur.]
Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
We may with advantage forget what we know.
We may with advantage forget what we know.
Nothing can be done at once hastily and prudently.
Nothing can be done at once hastily and prudently.