Publilius (less correctly Publius) Syrus, a Latin writer of maxims, flourished in the 1st century BC. 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.
His mimes, in which he acted himself, had a great success in the provincial towns of Italy and at the games given by Caesar in 46 BC. Publilius was perhaps even more famous as an improviser, and received from...
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- He who has lost honor can lose nothing more. ,
- One is not exposed to danger who, even when in safety is always on their guard. ,
- The prompter the refusal, the less the disappointment. ,
- No one knows what he can do till he tries. ,
- There is no medicine to cure hatred. ,
- Treat your friend as if he might become an enemy. ,
- It is his nature, not his standing, that makes the good man. ,
- Society in shipwreck is comfort to all. ,
- Necessity knows no law except to conquer. ,
- The empire of custom is most mighty.
