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
beauty beautiful faces
A beautiful face is a mute recommendation.
happiness education failure
Learn to see in another's calamity the ills which you should avoid.
life mean too-much
Keep the golden mean between saying too much and too little.
honor losing lost
No one ever lost his honor, except he who had it not.
evil quiet secure
An evil conscience is often quiet, but never secure.
latin hair shadow
Even one hair has a shadow.
latin unity victory
Where there is unity, there is the victory.
latin changed plans
It's a bad plan that can't be changed.
medicine hatred cures
There is no medicine to cure hatred.
beer house debate
To dispute with a drunkard is to debate with an empty house.
safety danger exposed
One is not exposed to danger who, even when in safety is always on their guard.
kindness given ifs
If what must be given is given willingly the kindness is doubled.
poverty dread
He is much to be dreaded who stands in dread of poverty.
ignorance ignorant matter
Better to be ignorant of a matter than half know it.