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
property inviting
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
wealth trouble ends
To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the nature of their troubles.
laughing sound trumpets
He who sounds his own trumpet will soon find plenty to laugh at him.
poison tongue
The honied tongue hath its poison.
sorrow fortune satisfied
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
eye mind matter
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on other matters.
faults crime invites
He who leaves a fault unpunished invites crime.
worst-enemy conquer temperament
He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his worst enemy.
triumph hours conqueror
He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of triumph.
laughing envy brave
The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.
safety danger
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in safety.
weapons dies
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
prosperity habitual
The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.
repentance conclusion hasty
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.