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
confidence departed soul
Confidence, like the soul, never returns whence it has once departed
fathers-day father angry
An angry father is most cruel towards himself.
madmen
Every madman considers everyone else a madman.
Only the bold get to the top.
failure loss
The loss which is unknown is no loss at all.
pride men proud
There is but a step between a proud man's glory and his disgrace.
money reputation valuable
A good reputation is more valuable than money.
matter doubtful boldness
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
new-beginnings greatness ascent
Do not despise the bottom rungs in the ascent to greatness.
next faults innocent
To confess a fault freely is the next thing to being innocent of it.
mirrors soul speech
Speech is the mirror of the soul.
ungrateful-people doe ungrateful-person
One ungrateful person does an injury to all needy people.
favors double-standard needy
A gift in season is a double favor to the needy.
vices virtue excuse
Every vice has its excuse ready.