Publilius Syrus
Ancient Rome
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Poet
-85 // -43
Poet
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He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his worst enemy
He who fears his servants is less than a servant
He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of triumph
He is the least in want who is the least covetous
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in safety
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes a fool of him
Every madman considers everyone else a madman
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence
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On Anger: "For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind."
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On Destiny: "Our destiny exercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature: it is our future that lays down the law of our today."
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On Friendship: "A crowd is not company; and faces are but a gallery of pictures; and talk but a tinkling cymbal, where there is no love."
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