If fortune favors you do not be elated; if she frowns do not despond.

- Decimius Magnus Ausonius

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

- Decimius Magnus Ausonius

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

- Decimius Magnus Ausonius

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

- Decimius Magnus Ausonius

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

- Decimius Magnus Ausonius

Begin whatever you have to do: the beginning of a work stands for the whole.

- Decimius Magnus Ausonius

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

- Decimius Magnus Ausonius

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

- Decimius Magnus Ausonius

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

- Decimius Magnus Ausonius