{"product_id":"books-the-moral-sayings-of-publius-syrus-by-darius-lyman","title":"The Moral Sayings of Publius Syrus","description":"The philosophy of the ancient Syrian-Roman Publius Syrus defies easy categorization. Part Stoic, part Epicurean, and even part Sceptic and Cynic, the wit and wisdom of this former slave turned playwright transcends doctrine and embraces humanism. His dramatic works are all but lost - what remains is a collection of over one thousand one-line quotations known as The Moral Sayings of Publius Syrus - A Roman Slave. With a brevity and insight that would make Oscar Wilde proud, Syrus summarizes an astonishing range of human emotions in his memorable epigrams. Some of the topics may be antiquated but the insight is timeless. We don't need to attend a Roman circus to appreciate the line: \u003cp\u003e The gladiator lays his plans after he enters the arena. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Here are some more: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The bow too tensely strung is easily broken. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It is a consolation to the wretched to have companions in misery. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e No pleasure endures unseasoned by variety. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The judge is condemned, when the criminal is acquitted. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Never promise more than you can perform. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Prosperity has no power over adversity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Also included is a short biography of Publius Syrus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53480419131665,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781515361091.jpg?v=1777547338","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-the-moral-sayings-of-publius-syrus-by-darius-lyman","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}