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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

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Publius Syrus. (42 B.C.) (continued)
 
8610
    Patience is a remedy for every sorrow. 1
          Maxim 170.
8611
    While we stop to think, we often miss our opportunity.
          Maxim 185.
8612
    Whatever you can lose, you should reckon of no account.
          Maxim 191.
8613
    Even a single hair casts its shadow.
          Maxim 228.
8614
    It is sometimes expedient to forget who we are.
          Maxim 233.
8615
    We may with advantage at times forget what we know.
          Maxim 234.
8616
    You should hammer your iron when it is glowing hot. 2
          Maxim 262.
8617
    What is left when honour is lost?
          Maxim 265.
8618
    A fair exterior is a silent recommendation.
          Maxim 267.
8619
    Fortune is not satisfied with inflicting one calamity.
          Maxim 274.
8620
    When Fortune is on our side, popular favour bears her company.
          Maxim 275.
8621
    When Fortune flatters, she does it to betray.
          Maxim 277.
8622
    Fortune is like glass,—the brighter the glitter, the more easily broken.
          Maxim 280.
 
Note 1.
See Plautus, Quotation 10. [back]
Note 2.
See Heywood, Quotation 12. [back]