Quote of Publilius Syrus: A plan that cannot be changed...
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
A plan that cannot be changed is a bad one.
Note
It is a bad plan that admits of no modification.
Quote source: Sentences
Translation
(French, Latin, German)
Malum est consilium, quod mutari non potest.
See also...
Quotes about change:
If there is anything that we wish to change in the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could better be changed in ourselves.
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