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
confidence courage fear
No one reaches a high position without daring.
plans altered
It is a bad plan that cannot be altered.
matter
It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are.
accountability promise
Never promise more than you can perform.
laughing age old-woman
Death laughs when old women frolic.
character silent recommendations
A fair exterior is a silent recommendation.
life time each-day
Each day should be passed as though it were our last.
pride men proud
There is but a step between a proud man's glory and his disgrace.
perseverance practice instructors
Practice is the best of all instructors.
life-is can-not multitudes
Let your life be pleasing to the multitude, and it can not be so to yourself.
giving benefits needy
He doubly benefits the needy who gives quickly.
love family happiness
The wounds of love can only be healed by the one who made them
adversity prosperity
Prosperity has no power over adversity.
grief tears ready
Ready tears are a sign of treachery, not of grief