Quote of Publilius Syrus: It is not goodness to be...
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
It is not goodness to be better than the worst.
Translation
(French, Latin, German)
Non est bonitas, esse meliorem pessimo.
See also...
Quotes for: good
Delve within; within is the fountain of good, and it is always ready to bubble up, if you always delve.
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