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
latin people plus
Other people's things are more pleasing to us, and ours to other people. -Aliena nobis, nostra plus aliis placent
success failing latin-proverb
Every one excels in something in which another fails.
latin unity victory
Where there is unity, there is the victory.
latin hair shadow
Even one hair has a shadow.
latin changed plans
It's a bad plan that can't be changed.
love wise latin
Even a god finds it hard to love and be wise at the same time. -Amare et sapere vix deo conceditur
wise latin complicated-relationship
The gods never let us love and be wise at the same time.
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.
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.