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
loss acquisition ends
An end to our getting is the only end to our losses.
excess argument truth-is
In excess altercation, truth is lost.
wise discovery grows
He bids fair to grow wise who has discovered that he is not so.
sea hands wind
They who plough the sea do not carry the winds in their hands.
inspirational rivers source
Mighty rivers can easily be leaped at their source.
misery disguise frugality
Frugality is misery in disguise.
long should decided
That should be considered long which can be decided but once.
kindness benefits favors
When you confer a benefit on those worthy of it, you confer a favor on all.
friendship feelings dies
We die as often as we lose a friend.
procrastination delay doe
All delay is helpful, but it does produce wisdom.
agreement made disagreement
Agreement is made more precious by disagreement.
running horse needs
There is no need of spurs when the horse is running away.
experience succeed scholar
Each succeeding day is the scholar of that which went before it.
men angry-man forever
Shun an angry man for a moment-your enemy forever.