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
good next
The next day is never so good as the day before.
good
They do injury to the good who spares the bad.
good greatest health
Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings.
gives good man poor twice
He gives the poor man twice as much good who gives quickly.
integrity men good-man
It is his nature, not his standing, that makes the good man.
good-luck pieces nobody-knows
A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful.
causes virtuous good-causes
For a good cause, wrongdoing is virtuous.
men good-man wealth
No good man ever became suddenly rich.
aviation good-things misfortunes-of-others
It is a good thing to learn caution from the misfortunes of others.
astonished cease choose chosen literature
In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others. We choose to love, we do not choose to cease loving.
death dreaded fear
The fear of death is more to be dreaded then fear itself.
condemned criminal judge
The judge is condemned when the criminal is acquitted
accept benefit freedom sell
To accept a benefit is to sell one's freedom
fate satisfied
Fate is not satisfied with inflicting one calamity.