Decimius Magnus Ausonius Quotes & Sayings

#1. No man will revel long in the indulgence of crime.

#2. Bear good fortune modestly.

#3. The best memorial for a mighty man is to gain honor ere death.

#4. He who does not know how to be silent will not know how to speak.

#5. If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.

#6. If lucky be not proud; if unlucky, do not despond.

#7. It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the dowry is too large.

#8. Ausonius must be read to be believed! As poet, no subject is too trivial for him; as courtier, no flattery too excessive.

#9. Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

#10. Begin whatever you have to do: the beginning of a work stands for the whole.

#11. Earth produces nothing worse than an ungrateful man.

#12. Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.

#13. If thou art terrible to manyh, then beware of many.

#14. A favor tardily bestowed is no favor; for a favor quickly granted is a more agreeable favor.

#15. Begin: To have commenced is half the deed. Half yet remains; Begin again on this and thou wilt finish all.

#16. Every stage of life has its troubles, and no man is content with his own age.

#17. Can we wonder that men perish and are forgotten when their noblest and most enduring works decay?

#18. If you are a terror to many, then beware of many.

#19. It is tormenting to fear what you cannot overcome.

#20. Propaganda is the art of persuading others of what you don't believe yourself.

Decimius Magnus Ausonius Quotes