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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 BCMoral 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 BCAdaptability1 quote
It is a bad plan that admits of no modification. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCAdversity1 quote
Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCAnger1 quote
Anger always thinks it has power beyond its power. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCAttitude and mindset1 quote
No man is happy who does not think himself so. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCCriminal law1 quote
The judge is condemned when the guilty party is acquitted. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCDeath1 quote
As men, we are all equal in the presence of death. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCDeath as equalizer1 quote
As men, we are all equal in the presence of death. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCDesperation1 quote
Necessity knows no law except to prevail. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCEnd justifies the means1 quote
For a good cause, wrongdoing is virtuous. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCFavors1 quote
To accept a favor is to sell your freedom. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCFinding one's limits1 quote
No one knows what he can do till he tries. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCFinishing a task1 quote
To do two things at once is to do neither. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCFlexibility1 quote
It is a bad plan that admits of no modification. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCFree market1 quote
Everything is worth what its purchaser will pay for it. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCHonor1 quote
What is left when honor is lost? — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCIncentives1 quote
Pardon one offense, and you encourage the commission of many. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCMisfortunes of others1 quote
Never find delight in another's misfortune. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCMoney1 quote
Money alone sets all the world in motion. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCMoral relativism1 quote
For a good cause, wrongdoing is virtuous. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCMultitasking1 quote
To do two things at once is to do neither. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCNecessity1 quote
Necessity knows no law except to prevail. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCOpportune time1 quote
You should hammer your iron when it is glowing hot. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCOpportunities1 quote
You should hammer your iron when it is glowing hot. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCPlace1 quote
A rolling stone gathers no moss. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCPower of money1 quote
Money alone sets all the world in motion. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCPower of thought1 quote
No man is happy who does not think himself so. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCPrices1 quote
Everything is worth what its purchaser will pay for it. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCRootedness1 quote
A rolling stone gathers no moss. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC