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
evil may misfortunes
We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.
may fortune
No fortune is so good but that you may find something to grumble about.
winning may flattery
What valor cannot win, flattery may.
may forget advantage
We may with advantage at times forget what we know.
men evil may
One man's wickedness may easily become all men's curse.
men may great-men
A great man may commence life in a hovel.
care may repentance
Take care not to begin anything of which you may repent.
evil return may
The evil you do to others you may expect in return.
anger may angry
Always shun whatever may make you angry.
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.