Maxioms by Decimus Magnus Ausonius
If fortune favors you do not be elated; if she frowns do not
despond.
[Lat., Si fortuna juvat, read more
If fortune favors you do not be elated; if she frowns do not
despond.
[Lat., Si fortuna juvat, caveto tolli;
Si fortuna tonat, caveto mergi.]
It is tormenting to fear what you cannot overcome.
[Lat., Crux est si metuas quod vincere nequeas.]
It is tormenting to fear what you cannot overcome.
[Lat., Crux est si metuas quod vincere nequeas.]
Earth produces nothing worse than an ungrateful man.
[Lat., Nil homine terra pejus ingrato creat.]
Earth produces nothing worse than an ungrateful man.
[Lat., Nil homine terra pejus ingrato creat.]
The best memorial for a mighty man is to gain honor ere death.
The best memorial for a mighty man is to gain honor ere death.
Begin -- to begin is half the work, let half still remain; again begin this, and thou wilt have finished.
Begin -- to begin is half the work, let half still remain; again begin this, and thou wilt have finished.