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
glasses broken glitter
Fortune is like glass - the brighter the glitter, the more easily broken.
army
He who lives only for himself is truly dead to others.
next faults innocent
To confess a fault freely is the next thing to being innocent of it.
memorial-day courage fear
Valor grows by daring, fear by holding back.
eye mind vision
The eyes are not responsible when the mind does the seeing.
betrayal doe fortune
When fortune flatters, she does it to betray.
clever hate hatred
Take care that no one hates you justly.
vices virtue excuse
Every vice has its excuse ready.
matter doubtful boldness
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
greed want poverty
Poverty wants much; but avarice, everything.
speech speak silent
He knows not when to be silent who knows not when to speak.
want
He is the least in want who is the least covetous.
answers deserve
Not every question deserves an answer.
wise future men
The wise man guards against the future as if it were the present.