Quotes by Appius Claudius

Acquaintance lessens fame.
– Appius Claudius
Here is a field open for talent; and here, merit will a have certain favor, and industry is graced with its due reward.
– Appius Claudius
No one is free who does not lord over himself.
– Appius Claudius
No one is more miserable than the person who wills everything and can do nothing.
– Appius Claudius
Say not always what you know, but always know what you say.
– Appius Claudius
To do no evil is good, to intend none better.
– Appius Claudius
To do nothing evil is good; to wish nothing evil is better.
– Appius Claudius
Do not say all that you know, but always know what you say.
– Appius Claudius
Each man is the smith of his own fortune.
– Appius Claudius
Every individual is the architect of his own fortune.
– Appius Claudius