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
When you relinquish the desire to control your future, you can have more happiness.
When yu' can't have why you choose, yu' just choose what you have.
More quotations tagged with “excellence”
The ancient Greek definition of happiness was the full use of your powers along lines of excellence.
Sports serve society by providing vivid examples of excellence.
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The secret of joy in work is contained in one word - excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.