Quote of Publilius Syrus - It is better to trust in...
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
It is better to trust in ability than in luck.
Note
Other versions: "It is better trusting to valour than to luck."
"It is better to trust in your character than in your luck."
Quote source: Sentences
Translation
(French, Latin, German)
Virtuti melius quam Fortuna creditur.
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Quotes for: ability
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