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
enemy might treats
Treat your friend as if he might become an enemy.
shoes feet if-the-shoe-fits
You cannot put the same shoe on every foot.
honesty better-late-than-never late
It is better to learn late than never.
giving deliberation decided
We must give lengthy deliberation to what has to be decided once and for all.
pleasure endure variety
No pleasure endures unseasoned by variety.
pain lying innocent
Pain forces even the innocent to lie.
integrity honor lost
What is left when honor is lost?
land sea clear
When you are at sea, keep clear of the land.
change hands looks
God looks at the clean hands, not the full ones.
life time each-day
Each day should be passed as though it were our last.
powerful empires habit
Powerful indeed is the empire of habit.
debt-free slavery debt
Debt is the slavery of the free.
wise men thought-provoking
A wise man will be master of his mind, a fool will be its slave.
life long matter
It matters not how long you live, but how well.