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
favors easy fortune
It is more easy to get a favor from fortune than to keep it.
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.
deception deceived tolerable
It is more tolerable to be refused than deceived.
misery companion consolation
It is a consolation to the wretched to have companions in misery.
empires customs
The empire of custom is most mighty.
lovers love-strength
The anger of lovers renews the strength of love.