Quote of Publilius Syrus: Advise your friends in private, praise...
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
Advise your friends in private, praise them openly.
Translation
(French, Latin, German)
Secrete amicos admone, lauda palam.
See also...
Quotes about friendship:
Of all the things which wisdom provides to make us entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship.
It is the fool's misfortune to fail in obtaining the position, the employment, the neighbourhood, and the circle of friends that suit him.
Quotes for: advise
Young people are fitter to invent than to judge, fitter for execution than for counsel, and more fit for new projects than for settled business.
Publilius Syrus also said...
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