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

—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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A good reputation is more valuable than money.

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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

It is a bad plan that admits of no modification.

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Readiness of speech is often inability to hold the tongue.

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What this country needs is more free speech worth listening to.

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History

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