Depend not on fortune, but on conduct.

—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...

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Fear is a question: What are you afraid of, and why? Just as the seed of health is in illness, because illness contains information, your fears are a treasure house of self-knowledge if you explore them.

—Publilius Syrus

The secret of joy in work is contained in one word—excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.

—Publilius Syrus

As men, we are all equal in the presence of death.

—Publilius Syrus

Treat your friend as if he might become an enemy.

—Publilius Syrus

When you relinquish the desire to control your future, you can have more happiness.

—Publilius Syrus

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