Quote of Publilius Syrus - Many fear their reputation, few their...
Biography - Publilius Syrus:
Latin writer
*Approximate years of birth and death.
Born: -85 - Died: -43
Period:
1st century BC
Place of birth: Syria
Born: -85 - Died: -43
Period:
1st century BC
Place of birth: Syria
Many fear their reputation, few their conscience.
Note
Meaning: Many people are concerned about their reputation, few about their conscience.
Quote source: Sentences
Translation
(French, Latin, German, Italian)
Famam curant multi, pauci conscientiam.
Molti si preoccupano della propria fama, pochi della propria coscienza.
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Quotes for: reputation
One can survive everything, nowadays, except death, and live down everything except a good reputation.
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