Nicht glücklich ist, wer nicht glücklich zu sein glaubt

Publius Syrus steht für ein Werk, das weit über die eigene Epoche hinaus rezipiert wird. Syrus was brought to Rome on the same ship that brought a certain Manilius Antiochus, astronomer, and Staberius Eros the grammarian. By his wit and talent, Syrus won the favour of his master, who granted him manumission and educated him. He became a member of the Publilia gens. Publilius' name, due to the palatalization of 'l' between two 'i's in the Early Middle Ages, is often presented by manuscripts in corrupt form as 'Publius', Publius being a very common Roman praenomen. Publius Syrus wird häufig als