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Decimius Magnus Ausonius

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    A favor tardily bestowed is no favor; for a favor quickly granted is a more agreeable favor.

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    Ausonius must be read to be believed! As poet, no subject is too trivial for him; as courtier, no flattery too excessive.

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    Bear good fortune modestly.

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    Begin: To have commenced is half the deed. Half yet remains; Begin again on this and thou wilt finish all.

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    Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.

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    Can we wonder that men perish and are forgotten when their noblest and most enduring works decay?

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    Earth produces nothing worse than an ungrateful man.

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    Every stage of life has its troubles, and no man is content with his own age.

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    He who does not know how to be silent will not know how to speak.

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    If lucky be not proud; if unlucky, do not despond.

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    If thou art terrible to manyh, then beware of many.

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    It is tormenting to fear what you cannot overcome.

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    It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the dowry is too large.

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    No man will revel long in the indulgence of crime.

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    Propaganda is the art of persuading others of what you don't believe yourself.

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    The best memorial for a mighty man is to gain honor ere death.

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    When about to commit a base deed, respect thyself, though there is no witness.