From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.
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Publilius Syrus
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About Publilius Syrus
Publilius Syrus was a Latin writer, best known for his sententiae. He was a Roman Syrian from Antioch who was brought as a slave to Roman Italy. Syrus was brought to Rome on the same ship that brought a certain Manilius Antiochus, astronomer, and Staberius Eros the grammarian. By his wit and talent, Syrus won the favour of his master, who granted him manumission and educated him. He became a member of the Publilia gens. Publilius' name, due to the palatalization of 'l' between two 'i's in the E…
Read on Wikipedia → Find books by Publilius SyrusArt has a double face, of expression and illusion, just like science has a double face: the reality of error and the phantom of truth.
Art has a double face, of expression and illusion, just like science has a double face: the reality of error and the phantom of truth.
A good reputation is more valuable than money.
Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings.
Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings.
A good reputation is more valuable than money.
How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself.
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Audacity augments courage hesitation, fear.
Valor grows by daring, fear by holding back.
He whom many fear, has himself many to fear.
It is only the ignorant who despise education.
An angry father is most cruel towards himself.
Audacity augments courage hesitation, fear.
Art has a double face, of expression and illusion, just like science has a double face: the reality of error and the phantom of truth.
The bare recollection of anger kindles anger.