Maxioms by Syrus (publilius Syrus)
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
It is easy for men to talk one thing and think another.
It is easy for men to talk one thing and think another.
It is a consolation to the wretched to have companions in misery.
It is a consolation to the wretched to have companions in misery.
If what must be given is given willingly the kindness is doubled.
[Lat., Bis gratum est, quod dato opus read more
If what must be given is given willingly the kindness is doubled.
[Lat., Bis gratum est, quod dato opus est, ultro si offeras.]
Whatever you can lose, you should reckon of no account.
Whatever you can lose, you should reckon of no account.