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
They do injury to the good who spares the bad.
good next
The next day is never so good as the day before.
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.
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.
experiment hearts holy laws life measure opposition tried
Those who have never tried the experiment of a holy life measure the laws of God, not by their intrinsical goodness, but by the reluctancy and opposition which they find in their hearts
marriage repent
You'll repent if you marry, and repent if you don't.