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About Publilius Syrus

Publilius Syrus was 1st century bc syrian-born latin writer. Publilius Syrus, was a Latin writer, best known for his sententiae. He was a Syrian from Antioch who was brought as a slave to Roman Italy. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Friendship — Celebrating the bonds of loyalty, trust, and companionship

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“The poor lack much, the greedy everything.”
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