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Publilius Syrus

Quote of Publilius Syrus - What you suppose to be in...


Biography - Publilius Syrus:

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

What you suppose to be in flight is often wont to face you.



Translation

Translation

(French, Latin)



French
Ce que tu crois fuir vient souvent à ta rencontre.

Latin
Quod fugere credas, saepe solet occurrere.




See also 

See also...



A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.




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It is better to trust in ability than in luck.












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