The Moral Sayings of Publius Syrus - Part 1

This is the first part of quotes from the book The Sayings of Publius Syrus:

• "Such is the fate of man," answered the poet; "today, everything; tomorrow, nothing."
• To do two things at once is to do neither.
• Bitter for a free man is the bondage of debt.
• Even when we get what we wish, it is not ours.
• A wise man rules his passions, a fool obeys them.
• Never forget a favor received; be quick to forget a favor bestowed.
• Conquest over one's self; in the hour of victory, is a double triumph.
• A good reputation; even in darkness, keeps on shining.
• Even in death, a good man would not deceive.
• To spare the guilty is to injure the innocent.
• A mean man's generosity is a generous man's meanness.
• Learn to see in another's calamity the ills which you should avoid.
• There is but a step between a proud man's glory and his disgrace.
• Man's most prudent counselor is time.
• The gain acquired at the expense of reputation, should be counted a loss.
• Wisdom is acquired by meditation.
• Reflect on every thing you hear, but believe only on proof.
• Avoid cupidity, and you conquer a kingdom.
• The less a mortal desires, the less he needs.
• An inglorious life is the next thing to death.
• It is easier to add to a great reputation than to get it.
• Bear without murmuring what cannot be changed.
• A great property is a great bondage for the owner.
• Fortune makes many loans but gives no presents.