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
injury misfortunes-of-others misfortunes
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
blessing reason
When reason rules, money is a blessing.
men mind rising
At daybreak, when loath to rise, have this thought in thy mind: I am rising for a man's work.
support tragedy helping
What a tragedy is help where it harms what it supports!
safety safe firsts
Unless degree is preserved, the first place is safe for no one.
bears would-be company
To have the universe bear one company would be a great consolation in death.
knowing imitation mischief
When the bad imitate the good, there is no knowing what mischief is intended.
life-is-short men immortality
Man's life is short; and therefore an honorable death is his immortality.
judging innocence injustice
When innocence trembles, it condemns the judge.
opportunity indecision lost
Through indecision opportunity is often lost.
life long seems
Life is short, but its ills make it seem long.
procrastination opportunity slips
Deliberando saepe perit occasio [The opportunity often slips away while we deliberate on it].
men gains accusation
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
triumph hours conqueror
He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of triumph.