Every stage of life has its troubles, and no man is content with his own age.
—Ausonius
Topics: Friendship, Opportunities, Reality
Begin—to begin is half the work, let half still remain; again begin this and thou wilt have finished.
—Ausonius
Topics: Action, Patience
Nothing more detestable does the earth produce than an ungrateful man.
—Ausonius
Topics: Ingratitude, Gratitude
Quarrels often arise in marriages when the bridal gifts are excessive.
—Ausonius
Topics: Argument
If you are a terror to many, then beware of many.
—Ausonius
Topics: Terrorism
When about to commit a base deed, respect thyself, though there is no witness.
—Ausonius
Topics: Character
Forgive many things in others; nothing in yourself.
—Ausonius
Topics: Forgiveness
You should pardon many things in others, nothing in yourself.
—Ausonius
Topics: Forgiveness
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