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
men apes rich
The poor man is ruined as soon as he begins to ape the rich.
accountability promise
Never promise more than you can perform.
wisdom age observation
Observation, not old age, brings wisdom.
matter
It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are.
confidence courage fear
No one reaches a high position without daring.
plans altered
It is a bad plan that cannot be altered.
advice profit
Many receive advice, few profit by it.
loss gains reputation
Gain at the expense of reputation is manifest loss.
trying amusement life-is
If life is merely a joke, the question still remains: for whose amusement? No one knows what he can do till he tries.
disease medical remedy
Some remedies are worse than the disease.
apathy borders folly
Apathy borders upon folly.
entrepreneur arena plans
The gladiator lays his plans after he enters the arena.
forgiveness forgiving unhappy
How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself.
mind tongue proof
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.