Syrus (Publilius Syrus) ( 6 of 26 )
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad,
will work out his ruin.
A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad,
will work out his ruin.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
