Quote of Publilius Syrus - The coward calls himself cautious, the...
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
The coward calls himself cautious, the miser thrifty.
Translation
(French, Latin, German)
Timidus vocat se cautum, parcum sordidus.
See also...
Quotes for: Prudence
There are hurricanes in human affairs, tempests of passion, when it is wise to retire to a harbor and ride it out at anchor. Remedies often make diseases worse.
A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent.
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