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
men mind he-man
Conversation is the image of the mind. As the man is, so is his talk.
giving loan fortune
Fortune makes many loans, but gives no presents.
funny-christmas women believe
Anyone who believes that men are the equal of women has never seen a man trying to wrap a Christmas present.
latin changed plans
It's a bad plan that can't be changed.
scar conscience wounds
The wounds of conscience always leave a scar.
neptune shipwreck
He wrongly accuses Neptune, who makes shipwreck a second time.
sides losing suspicion
The losing side is full of suspicion.
men good-man wealth
No good man ever became suddenly rich.
war needs preparedness
We should lay up in peace what we shall need in war.
wickedness calamity
The wickedness of the few makes the calamity of the many.
peppers cabbage abundance
He who has plenty of pepper will pepper his cabbage.
maturity long excellence
It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity. / No one knows what he can do till he tries.
care may repentance
Take care not to begin anything of which you may repent.
enemy dangerous despised
An enemy despised is the most dangerous of all enemies.