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Legal theory3 quotes
The judge is condemned when the guilty party is acquitted. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCNo one should be judge in his own case. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCPardon one offense, and you encourage the commission of many. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
Moral theory2 quotes
Necessity knows no law except to prevail. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCPardon one offense, and you encourage the commission of many. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
It is a bad plan that admits of no modification. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
Adversity1 quote
Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
Anger1 quote
Anger always thinks it has power beyond its power. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
No man is happy who does not think himself so. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
The judge is condemned when the guilty party is acquitted. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
Death1 quote
As men, we are all equal in the presence of death. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
As men, we are all equal in the presence of death. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
Necessity knows no law except to prevail. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
For a good cause, wrongdoing is virtuous. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
Favors1 quote
To accept a favor is to sell your freedom. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
No one knows what he can do till he tries. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
To do two things at once is to do neither. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
It is a bad plan that admits of no modification. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
Everything is worth what its purchaser will pay for it. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
Honor1 quote
What is left when honor is lost? — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
Incentives1 quote
Pardon one offense, and you encourage the commission of many. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
Never find delight in another's misfortune. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
Money1 quote
Money alone sets all the world in motion. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
For a good cause, wrongdoing is virtuous. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
To do two things at once is to do neither. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
Necessity1 quote
Necessity knows no law except to prevail. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
You should hammer your iron when it is glowing hot. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
You should hammer your iron when it is glowing hot. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
Place1 quote
A rolling stone gathers no moss. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
Money alone sets all the world in motion. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
No man is happy who does not think himself so. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
Prices1 quote
Everything is worth what its purchaser will pay for it. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC
Rootedness1 quote
A rolling stone gathers no moss. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC