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Publilius Syrus


Publilius Syrus, a Latin writer of mimes, flourished in the 1st century BC He was a native of Assyria and Assyrian by race, he 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.
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Publilius Syrus
Do not take part in the council, unless you are called.
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It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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Nothing can be done at once hastily and prudently.




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The poor man is ruined as soon as he begins to ape the rich.
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Whatever you can lose, you should reckon of no account.
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Better to be ignorant of a matter than half know it.
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The greatest of empires, is the empire over one's self.
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