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'...
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ProfessionWriter
enemy formidable hid lies lies-and-lying
Formidable is that enemy that lies hid in a man's own breast
enemy littles loan
With little loan you get a friend, with big loan an enemy.
worst-enemy conquer temperament
He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his worst enemy.
successful men enemy
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can be successful without being envied and hated.]
enemy unhappy popularity
It is an unhappy lot which finds no enemies.
enemy fortune wretched
That is a most wretched fortune which is without an enemy.
enemy tears dies
No tears are shed when an enemy dies.
wrath enemy overcoming
He who conquers his wrath overcomes his greatest enemy.
enemy dangerous despised
An enemy despised is the most dangerous of all enemies.
enemy owing-a-debt debtors
A small debt produces a debtor; a large one, an enemy.
enemy fortune pitiful
It is a pitiful fortune that is not without enemies.
enemy debt loan
A small loan makes a debt; a great one an enemy.
safety enemy favors
There is no safety in regaining the favor of an enemy.
enemy might treats
Treat your friend as if he might become an enemy.