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
latin people plus
Other people's things are more pleasing to us, and ours to other people. -Aliena nobis, nostra plus aliis placent
safety danger
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in safety.
weapons dies
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
leadership men virtue
The greater a man is in power above others, the more he ought to excel them in virtue. None ought to govern who is not better than the governed.
repentance conclusion hasty
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
growing-up grief grows
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
men fool favour
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes a fool of him.
sorrow fortune satisfied
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
glasses break fortune
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
betrayal allowance betray
Unless you make allowances for your friends foibles, you betray your own.
love wise love-you
When you are in love you are not wise; or, when you are wise you are not in love.
success failing latin-proverb
Every one excels in something in which another fails.
tears sadism savages
Tears gratify a savage nature, they do not melt it.
giving causes shame
Give your friend cause to blush, and you will be likely to lose him.