Decimius Magnus Ausonius Quotes & Sayings

Can we wonder that men perish and are forgotten when their noblest and most enduring works decay? — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

If you are dreaded by many then beware of many. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the dowry is too large. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

Begin: To have commenced is half the deed. Half yet remains; Begin again on this and thou wilt finish all. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

Every stage of life has its troubles, and no man is content with his own age. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

The best memorial for a mighty man is to gain honor ere death. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

If lucky be not proud; if unlucky, do not despond. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

Begin whatever you have to do: the beginning of a work stands for the whole. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

It is tormenting to fear what you cannot overcome. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

A favor tardily bestowed is no favor; for a favor quickly granted is a more agreeable favor. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

He who does not know how to be silent will not know how to speak. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

Propaganda is the art of persuading others of what you don't believe yourself. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

If thou art terrible to manyh, then beware of many. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

Earth produces nothing worse than an ungrateful man. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

If you are a terror to many, then beware of many. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

Bear good fortune modestly. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius

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

No man will revel long in the indulgence of crime. — Decimius Magnus Ausonius