“Deliberando saepe perit occasio”
Quote by Publilius Syrus
Work
Die Sprüche: Lateinisch - Deutsch
This volume contains a collection of moral instructions, ethical sayings, and practical teachings traditionally associated with Solomon, the wise king of ancient Israel. The text offers guidance on matters of personal conduct, relationships, justice, and prudent living through poetic expressions and aphoristic observations. The Latin rendering reflects the traditional Vulgate translation used in Western Christian scholarship, while the German translation provides accessibility to modern German readers. The work forms part of the biblical wisdom tradition and has served as a source of ethical reflection across both Jewish and Christian religious contexts for centuries. more
Author
Publilius Syrus
Publilius Syrus was a Roman writer and moralist born around 85 BC in Syria. Originally a slave brought to Rome, he gained his freedom and became a celebrated playwright and author of witty maxims. He was renowned for his mimes (dramatic performances) and his collection of moral sayings, which were widely used in Roman education. Syrus's concise and insightful aphorisms covered topics ranging from ethics to everyday wisdom, making him one of the most influential literary figures of the Roman Republic. He died around 43 BC. more
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