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
character personality fortune
His own character is the arbiter of every ones fortune.
solitude innocence ifs
If you would live innocently, seek solitude.
safety danger exposed
One is not exposed to danger who, even when in safety is always on their guard.
beer house debate
To dispute with a drunkard is to debate with an empty house.
peace war
He whom many fear, has himself many to fear.
law conquer knows
Necessity knows no law except to conquer.
destiny masters fortune
We must master our good fortune, or it will master us.
destiny blunders prudence
Where destiny blunders, human prudence will not avail.
opportunity lost lost-opportunity
A good opportunity is seldom presented, and is easily lost.
kindness journey carriages
An agreeable companion on a journey is as good as a carriage.
betrayal self association
To take refuge with an inferior is to betray one's self.
way should one-way
You should not live one way in private, another in public.
enemy debt loan
A small loan makes a debt; a great one an enemy.
anger may angry
Always shun whatever may make you angry.