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
good
They do injury to the good who spares the bad.
gives good man poor twice
He gives the poor man twice as much good who gives quickly.
integrity men good-man
It is his nature, not his standing, that makes the good man.
good-luck pieces nobody-knows
A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful.
causes virtuous good-causes
For a good cause, wrongdoing is virtuous.
aviation good-things misfortunes-of-others
It is a good thing to learn caution from the misfortunes of others.
good greatest health
Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings.
good next
The next day is never so good as the day before.
men good-man wealth
No good man ever became suddenly rich.
deserves question
It is not every question which deserves an answer.
advice altered bad cannot
It is bad advice that cannot be altered
marriage repent
You'll repent if you marry, and repent if you don't.
kindness refuse
It is kindness to immediately refuse what you intend to deny.
bad
It is a bad plan that admits of no modification.