Publilius Syrus
Publilius Syrus
Publilius Syrus, was a Latin writer, best known for his sententiae. He was a Syrian who was brought as a slave to Italy, but by his wit and talent he won the favour of his master, who freed and educated him. Publilius' name, due to early medieval palatalization of 'l' between two 'i's, is often presented by manuscriptsin corrupt form as 'Publius'...
NationalityRoman
ProfessionWriter
real real-friends bonds-of-friendship
Confidence is the only bond of friendship.
eye intimacy
The eyes start love; intimacy perfects it.
trying knows can-do
No one know what he can do till he tries.
despise
When you can despise death, you have conquered all fears.
hands favors looks
God looks with favor at pure, not full, hands.
men evil may
One man's wickedness may easily become all men's curse.
evil quiet secure
An evil conscience is often quiet, but never secure.
deception
When a woman is undisguisedly bad, then indeed she is good. [Comparatively speaking, as she at least lacks deception.]
sleep broken doe
Well does he sleep who knows not that his sleep has been broken.
positive-thinking trying knows
No one knows what it is that he can do until he tries.
delay speed anxious
Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay.
carpe-diem delight carpe
Never find your delight in another's misfortune.
silence tongue fool
Let a fool hold his tongue and he will pass for a sage.
society comfort shipwreck
Society in shipwreck is comfort to all.