It is a bad plan that admits of no modification.

—Publilius Syrus

About Publilius Syrus

Publilius Syrus (fl. 85–43 BC) was a Latin writer, best known for his sententiae. He was a Roman Syrian from Antioch who was brought as a slave to Roman Italy. Syrus was brought to Rome on the same ship that brought a certain Manilius Antiochus, astronomer, and Staberius Eros the...

More quotations from Publilius Syrus

While we stop to think, we often miss our opportunity.

—Publilius Syrus

Better be ignorant of a matter than half know it.

—Publilius Syrus

What is left when honor is lost?

—Publilius Syrus

Do not turn back when you are just at the goal.

—Publilius Syrus

A gift in season is a double favor to the needy.

—Publilius Syrus

More quotations tagged with “planning”

Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire and begin at once, whether you are ready or not, to put this plan into action.

—Napoleon Hill

We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.

—Joseph Campbell

Zeus does not bring all men's plans to fulfillment.

A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week.

—George S. Patton

Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood… Make big plans, aim high in hope and work.

—Daniel H. Burnham

History

11 Jul 2015 Added