Publilius Syrus
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Ancient Rome
-85–-43
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Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.
Valor grows by daring, fear by holding back.
It is a good thing to learn caution from the misfortunes of others.
A good reputation is more valuable than money.
One is not exposed to danger who, even when in safety is always on their guard.
While we stop to think, we often miss our opportunity.
He whom many fear, has himself many to fear.
An angry father is most cruel towards himself.
The eyes are not responsible when the mind does the seeing.
When you confer a benefit on those worthy of it, you confer a favor on all.
An angry man is again angry with himself when he returns to reason.
Do not despise the bottom rungs in the ascent to greatness.