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
Publilius Syrus quotes about
repentance conclusion hasty
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
reputation difficult preserves
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
deception
When a woman is undisguisedly bad, then indeed she is good. [Comparatively speaking, as she at least lacks deception.]
rumor unfortunate
Every rumor is believed against the unfortunate.
wickedness calamity
The wickedness of the few makes the calamity of the many.
funny-christmas women believe
Anyone who believes that men are the equal of women has never seen a man trying to wrap a Christmas present.
wrath enemy overcoming
He who conquers his wrath overcomes his greatest enemy.
self-worth greedy poor
The poor lack much, the greedy everything.
overcoming pleasure arise
The sweetest pleasure arises from difficulties overcome.
favors back-again boast
He who boasts of a favor bestowed, would like it back again.
yield venus seduction
Venus yields to caresses, not to compulsion.
projects plans multitudes
Amid a multitude of projects, no plan is devised.
noble spirit injustice
A noble spirit finds a cure for injustice in forgetting it.
painful endure profitable
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is profitable.