Maxioms by Syrus (publilius Syrus)
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
To become rich is easy. Much harder is to solve the riddles of
of the heart.
To become rich is easy. Much harder is to solve the riddles of
of the heart.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
An evil gain equals a loss.
[Lat., Lucrum malum aequale dispendio.]
An evil gain equals a loss.
[Lat., Lucrum malum aequale dispendio.]
When Fortune flatters, she does it to betray.
When Fortune flatters, she does it to betray.
