Quote of Publilius Syrus: To avoid covetousness is to conquer...
Biography - Publilius Syrus:
Publilius Syrus was a Latin poet and writer of Syrian origin. Brought to Rome as a slave, he earned his freedom through his wit and talents. He is best known for his Sententiae, a collection of around 700 moral maxims.
*Approximate years of birth and death.
Born: -85 - Died: -43
Period:
1st century BC
Place of birth: Syria
Born: -85 - Died: -43
Period:
1st century BC
Place of birth: Syria
To avoid covetousness is to conquer a kingdom.
Translation
(French, Latin, German)
Effugere cupiditatem, regnum est vincere
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