If you wish to reach the highest, begin at the lowest.

—Publilius Syrus

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About Publilius Syrus

Publilius Syrus (fl. 85–43 BC) was a Latin writer, best known for his sententiae. He was a Roman Syrian from Antioch who was brought as a slave to Roman Italy. Syrus was brought to Rome on the same ship that brought a certain Manilius Antiochus, astronomer, and Staberius Eros the...

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Speech is a mirror of the soul: as a man speaks, so is he.

—Publilius Syrus

A good reputation is more valuable than money.

—Publilius Syrus

You can question somebody's views and their judgment without questioning their motives or patriotism.

—Publilius Syrus

You should go to a pear tree for pears, not to an elm.

—Publilius Syrus

I have often regretted my speech, never my silence.

—Publilius Syrus

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