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
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.
perseverance practice instructors
Practice is the best of all instructors.
change stones moss
A rolling stone can gather no moss.
men mirrors silence
Speech is a mirror of the soul: as a man speaks, so is he.
poverty dread
He is much to be dreaded who stands in dread of poverty.
kindness given ifs
If what must be given is given willingly the kindness is doubled.
single law solitude
He who lives in solitude may make his own laws.
glasses broken glitter
Fortune is like glass - the brighter the glitter, the more easily broken.
regret silence silent
I often regret that I have spoken; never that I have been silent.
grief tears ready
Ready tears are a sign of treachery, not of grief
army
He who lives only for himself is truly dead to others.