When yu' can't have why you choose, yu' just choose what you have.

—Publilius Syrus

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...

More quotations from Publilius Syrus

Crime butchers innocence to secure a throne, and innocence struggles with all its might against the attempts of crime.

—Publilius Syrus

Arguments are to be avoided; they are always vulgar and often convincing.

—Publilius Syrus

Many receive advice, few profit by it.

—Publilius Syrus

Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.

—Publilius Syrus

It is better to learn late than never.

—Publilius Syrus

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