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
evil may misfortunes
We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.
please undertakings hard
It is a very hard undertaking to seek to please everybody.
wealth trouble ends
To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the nature of their troubles.
property inviting
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
poison tongue
The honied tongue hath its poison.
prosperity habitual
The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.
eye mind matter
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on other matters.
hair shadow casts
Even a single hair casts its shadow.
anger kindles recollection
The bare recollection of anger kindles anger.
eye men mind
Modest women choose a man by the mind, not the eye.
yesterday each-day scholar
Each day is the scholar of yesterday.
mind ends
It is time, not the mind, that puts an end to love.
empires customs
The empire of custom is most mighty.
answers doe deserve
Every question does not deserve an answer.