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
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.
truth speak truth-is
Why do we not hear the truth? Because we do not speak it.
love family happiness
The wounds of love can only be healed by the one who made them
memorial-day courage fear
Valor grows by daring, fear by holding back.
eye mind vision
The eyes are not responsible when the mind does the seeing.