Syrus (Publilius Syrus) ( 10 of 54 )
It is a consolation to the wretched to have companions in misery.
It is a consolation to the wretched to have companions in misery.
The circumstances of others seem good to us, while ours seem good
to others.
[Lat., Aliena nobis, nostra read more
The circumstances of others seem good to us, while ours seem good
to others.
[Lat., Aliena nobis, nostra plus aliis placent.]
It is kindness immediately to refuse what you intend to deny.
[Lat., Pars beneficii est, quod petitur, si cito read more
It is kindness immediately to refuse what you intend to deny.
[Lat., Pars beneficii est, quod petitur, si cito neges.]
He wrongly accuses Neptune, who makes shipwreck a second time.
[Lat., Inprobe Neptunum accusat, qui iterum naufragium facit.]
He wrongly accuses Neptune, who makes shipwreck a second time.
[Lat., Inprobe Neptunum accusat, qui iterum naufragium facit.]
The miser is as much in want of what he has, as of what he has
not.
[Lat., read more
The miser is as much in want of what he has, as of what he has
not.
[Lat., Tam deest avaro quod habet, quam quod non habet.]
He who flees from trial confesses his guilt.
[Lat., Fatetur facinus is qui judicum fugit.]
He who flees from trial confesses his guilt.
[Lat., Fatetur facinus is qui judicum fugit.]
A pleasure companion on a journey is as good as a carriage.
[Lat., Comes jucundus in via pro vehiculo read more
A pleasure companion on a journey is as good as a carriage.
[Lat., Comes jucundus in via pro vehiculo est.]
Whatever you can lose, you should reckon of no account.
Whatever you can lose, you should reckon of no account.
Better use medicines at the outset than at the last moment.
Better use medicines at the outset than at the last moment.
The highest condition takes rise in the lowest.
The highest condition takes rise in the lowest.
