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Publilius Syrus

Quote of Publilius Syrus - A wise man will be master...


Biography - Publilius Syrus:

Latin writer *Approximate years of birth and death.
Born: -85 - Died: -43
Period:
1st century BC
Place of birth: Syria
Syria

A wise man will be master of his mind. A fool will be its slave.



Translation

Translation

(French, Latin, German)



French
Le sage est maître de son cœur, le fou en est l’esclave.

Latin
Animo imperabit sapiens, stultus serviet.

German
Der Weise herrscht ob dem Gemüth, der Thor nur dient ihm.




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It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.





Those who live without madness are not as wise as they think.





The wise man is rich











Quotes

Publilius Syrus also said...


The coward calls himself cautious, the miser thrifty.





He has what he desires who can limit his desires to what is enough.





In excessive altercation, truth is lost.





From the faults of another a wise man will correct his own.





He conquers twice who conquers himself in victory.





It is better to trust in ability than in luck.












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