“The prompter the refusal, the less the disappointment.”
Quote by Publilius Syrus
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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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