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
opportunity indecision lost
Through indecision opportunity is often lost.
self-esteem honor lost
He who has lost honor can lose nothing more.
opportunity deliberation lost
Opportunity is lost by deliberation.
honor losing lost
No one ever lost his honor, except he who had it not.
opportunity lost lost-opportunity
A good opportunity is seldom presented, and is easily lost.
integrity honor lost
What is left when honor is lost?
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.
caresses fool man
Fortune, when she caresses a man too much, makes him a fool
Nothing can be done at once hastily and prudently
knows till tries
No one knows what he can do till he tries