Phaedrus Quotes & Sayings

Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many; the intelligence of a few perceives what has been carefully hidden. — Phaedrus

It is the part of a fool to give advice to others and not himself to be on his guard. — Phaedrus

Strangers he gulls, but friends make fun of him. — Phaedrus

Gentleness is the antidote for cruelty. — Phaedrus

Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the attempt. — Phaedrus

Everyone is bound to bear patiently the results of his own example. — Phaedrus

Everyone ought to bear patiently the results of his own conduct. — Phaedrus

That only is a disgrace to a man which he has deserved to suffer. — Phaedrus

The intelligence of few perceives what has been carefully hidden in the recesses of the mind. — Phaedrus

Success tempts many to their ruin. — Phaedrus

A learned man has always riches in himself. — Phaedrus

Witticisms please as long as we keep them within boundaries, but pushed to excess they cause offense. — Phaedrus

The humble are in danger when those in power disagree. — Phaedrus

The bow kept taut will quickly break, kept loosely strung, it will serve you when you need it. — Phaedrus

In outward show so splendid and so vain; 'tis but a gilded block without a brain. — Phaedrus

Whoever is detected in a shameful fraud is ever after not believed even if they speak the truth. — Phaedrus

An alliance with a powerful person is never safe. — Phaedrus

I would rather not be a king than to forfeit my liberty. — Phaedrus

In a change of masters the poor change nothing except their master's name. — Phaedrus

Submit to the present evil, lest a greater one befall you. — Phaedrus

The only problem with seeing too much is that it makes you insane. — Phaedrus

The mind ought sometimes to be diverted that it may return to better thinking. — Phaedrus

Things are not always as they seem; the first appearance deceives many. — Phaedrus