A good reputation is more valuable than money.

—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...

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You can question somebody's views and their judgment without questioning their motives or patriotism.

—Publilius Syrus

You should go to a pear tree for pears, not to an elm.

—Publilius Syrus

I have often regretted my speech, never my silence.

—Publilius Syrus

It is a bad plan that admits of no modification.

—Publilius Syrus

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

—Publilius Syrus

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One can survive everything, nowadays, except death, and live down everything except a good reputation.

A good name, like good will, is got by many actions and lost by one.

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Propriety was a rigid master, but one that must be obeyed if one wanted to keep a sterling reputation.

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There are two modes of establishing our reputation: to be praised by honest men, and to be abused by rogues. It is best, however, to secure the former, because it will invariably be accompanied by the latter.

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Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself.

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