Top 20 Decimius Magnus Ausonius Quotes
#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.
Famous Authors
- Alvah Simon Quotes
- Angela McPherson Quotes
- BookRags Quotes
- Constance Marie Quotes
- David F. D'Alessandro Quotes
- Denise Bidot Quotes
- E.M. Markoff Quotes
- Hobart Alter Quotes
- Jadelinn Quotes
- Lexi Alexander Quotes