Maxioms by Syrus (publilius Syrus)
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
It is sometimes expedient to forget what you know.
[Lat., Etiam oblivisci quod scis interdum expedit.]
It is sometimes expedient to forget what you know.
[Lat., Etiam oblivisci quod scis interdum expedit.]
There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing
down, the other is pulling up.
There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing
down, the other is pulling up.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
