Maxioms by Syrus (publilius Syrus)
Whatever you can lose, you should reckon of no account.
Whatever you can lose, you should reckon of no account.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
Flattery was formerly a vice; it has now become the fashion.
[Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
Flattery was formerly a vice; it has now become the fashion.
[Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
An evil gain equals a loss.
[Lat., Lucrum malum aequale dispendio.]
An evil gain equals a loss.
[Lat., Lucrum malum aequale dispendio.]
