Decimius Magnus Ausonius Quotes

“Truth is the mother of hatred.”

“Begin—to begin is half the work, let half still remain; again begin this and thou wilt have finished.”

Forgive many things in others; nothing in yourself.

Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years.

When about to commit a base deed, respect thyself, though there is no witness.

If fortune favors you do not be elated; if she frowns do not despond.

No man pleases by silence; many I please by speaking briefly.

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

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

Things that we hear pass quicker from our minds than what we read.