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
past forget-the-past forget
The remedy for wrongs is to forget them.
men dying equal
As men, we are all equal in the presence of death.
suffering neptune blame
He blames Neptune unjustly who twice suffers shipwreck.
love healed wounds
Love's wounds can be healed only by the one who inflicts them.
love-is age youth
To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.
scar healed remains
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
kindness force accomplish
You can accomplish by kindness what you cannot by force.
betrayal doe fortune
When fortune flatters, she does it to betray.
clever hate hatred
Take care that no one hates you justly.
character silent recommendations
A fair exterior is a silent recommendation.
sea calm helm
Any one can hold the helm when the seas are calm.
adversity prosperity
Prosperity has no power over adversity.
laughing age old-woman
Death laughs when old women frolic.
judgement firsts steps
A hasty judgment is a first step to recantation.