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
gives good man poor twice
He gives the poor man twice as much good who gives quickly.
good greatest health
Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings.
good
They do injury to the good who spares the bad.
good next
The next day is never so good as the day before.
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.
men good-man wealth
No good man ever became suddenly rich.
aviation good-things misfortunes-of-others
It is a good thing to learn caution from the misfortunes of others.
deserves question
It is not every question which deserves an answer.
advice altered bad cannot
It is bad advice that cannot be altered
borrow fraud repay unable
It is a fraud to borrow what we are unable to repay
enemy formidable hid lies lies-and-lying
Formidable is that enemy that lies hid in a man's own breast
acts wisely yields
He who yields to his times acts wisely