Quotes from Publilius Syrus

God looks at the clean hands, not the full ones.

God looks with favor at pure, not full, hands.

Clean hands are better than full ones in the sight of God.

A good reputation is more valuable than money.

For a good cause, wrongdoing is virtuous.

A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful.

Would you have a great empire? Rule over yourself.

The eye strays not while under the guidance of reason.

The weeping of an heir is laughter in disguise.

He who has lost honor can lose nothing more.

No one ever lost his honor, except he who had it not.

The eyes are not responsible when the mind does the seeing.

It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are.

You cannot put the same shoe on every foot.

In doubtful matters boldness is everything.

Every vice has its excuse ready.

It is foolish to fear what you cannot avoid.

Mighty rivers can easily be leaped at their source.

It is a bad plan that admits of no modification.

You are in a pitiable condition if you have to conceal what you wish to tell.

Prosperity has no power over adversity.

The power of habit is very strong.

The gods never let us love and be wise at the same time.

An agreeable companion on a journey is as good as a carriage.