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
maxims tree
You should go to a pear tree for pears, not to an elm. - Maxims
borrow fraud repay unable
It is a fraud to borrow what we are unable to repay
learned neglect profit
It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well
hid himself law lies places remote unto
He who lies hid in remote places is a law unto himself
arbiter character
A man's own character is the arbiter of his fortune.
brave holding-back
Courage comes by being brave; fear comes by holding back.
enterprise
In every enterprise consider where you would come out.
silent
I have often regretted having spoken, never having kept silent
worst-enemy conquer temperament
He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his worst enemy.
triumph hours conqueror
He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of triumph.
repentance conclusion hasty
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
rumor unfortunate
Every rumor is believed against the unfortunate.
wickedness calamity
The wickedness of the few makes the calamity of the many.
overcoming pleasure arise
The sweetest pleasure arises from difficulties overcome.