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
favors back-again boast
He who boasts of a favor bestowed, would like it back again.
hands favors looks
God looks with favor at pure, not full, hands.
acceptance favors accepting
To accept a favor is to sell one's freedom. -Beneficium accipere libertatem est vendere
safe voyages favors
When Providence favors, you can make a safe voyage on a twig.
favors refuse
To refuse graciously is to confer a favor.
kindness benefits favors
When you confer a benefit on those worthy of it, you confer a favor on all.
safety enemy favors
There is no safety in regaining the favor of an enemy.
favors easy fortune
It is more easy to get a favor from fortune than to keep it.
favors return comeback
The person who receives the most favors is the one who knows how to return them.
favors sides bears
When Fortune is on our side, popular favor bears her company.
favors double-standard needy
A gift in season is a double favor to the needy.
fate satisfied
Fate is not satisfied with inflicting one calamity.
pay value worth
Everything is worth what its purchaser will pay for it.
passed
Every day should be passed as if it were to be our last.