Quote

When the bad imitate the good, there is no knowing what mischief is intended.

Publilius Syrus

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Publilius Syrus
Actor
Philosopher
Playwright
Poet
Writer
Nisibis
Imitate
Mischief
Imitation
Intended
Knowing
Good

More quotes by Publilius Syrus

Image
Every one excels in something in which another fails.
Publilius Syrus
Image
He is a despicable sage whose wisdom does not profit himself.
Publilius Syrus
Image
A pleasant companion reduces the length of the journey.
Publilius Syrus
Image
The losing side is full of suspicion.
Publilius Syrus
Image
In quarreling, the truth is always lost.
Publilius Syrus
Image
Deliberando saepe perit occasio
Publilius Syrus
Image
It is a fraud to borrow what we are unable to pay.
Publilius Syrus
Image
It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we cannot complain.
Publilius Syrus
Image
When you can despise death, you have conquered all fears.
Publilius Syrus
Image
Society in shipwreck is comfort to all.
Publilius Syrus
Image
Opportunity is lost by deliberation.
Publilius Syrus
Image
Never thrust your sickle into another's corn.
Publilius Syrus
Image
When reason rules, money is a blessing.
Publilius Syrus
Image
It is sometimes wise to forget who we are.
Publilius Syrus
Image
He blames Neptune unjustly who twice suffers shipwreck.
Publilius Syrus
Image
Keep the golden mean between saying too much and too little.
Publilius Syrus
Image
Never promise more than you can perform.
Publilius Syrus
Image
Never find your delight in another's misfortune.
Publilius Syrus
Image
An enemy despised is the most dangerous of all enemies.
Publilius Syrus
Image
Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay.
Publilius Syrus