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
pain victory moments
There is no pain in the wound received in the moment of victory.
deception deceived tolerable
It is more tolerable to be refused than deceived.
giving discord relish
Discord gives a relish for concord.
loss acquisition ends
An end to our getting is the only end to our losses.
misery companion consolation
It is a consolation to the wretched to have companions in misery.
please undertakings hard
It is a very hard undertaking to seek to please everybody.
anger punishment torture
Anger would inflict punishment on another; meanwhile, it tortures itself.
yesterday each-day scholar
Each day is the scholar of yesterday.
empires customs
The empire of custom is most mighty.
favors sides bears
When Fortune is on our side, popular favor bears her company.
criminal-mind calamity fortune
Fortune is not satisfied with inflicting one calamity.
should accounts loses
Whatever you can lose, you should reckon of no account.
adversity shadow shows
Adversity shows whether we have friends, or only the shadows of friends.
lovers love-strength
The anger of lovers renews the strength of love.