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
integrity honor lost
What is left when honor is lost?
giving deliberation decided
We must give lengthy deliberation to what has to be decided once and for all.
wise men thought-provoking
A wise man will be master of his mind, a fool will be its slave.
shoes feet if-the-shoe-fits
You cannot put the same shoe on every foot.
new-beginnings greatness ascent
Do not despise the bottom rungs in the ascent to greatness.
favors double-standard needy
A gift in season is a double favor to the needy.
life long matter
It matters not how long you live, but how well.
debt-free slavery debt
Debt is the slavery of the free.
powerful empires habit
Powerful indeed is the empire of habit.
pleasure endure variety
No pleasure endures unseasoned by variety.
mirrors soul speech
Speech is the mirror of the soul.
money reputation valuable
A good reputation is more valuable than money.
single law solitude
He who lives in solitude may make his own laws.
ungrateful-people doe ungrateful-person
One ungrateful person does an injury to all needy people.