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Publilii Syri Sententiae is a collection of moral sayings and aphorisms attributed to Publilius Syrus, a Syrian mime who lived in the 1st century BC. This edition, edited by Eduard Von Wölfflin, presents the surviving fragments of Publilius Syrus's wisdom, offering insights into Roman thought and values. The sententiae, or pithy statements, cover a range of topics, including virtue, fortune, love, and death. Presented in Latin, this volume provides students and scholars of classical literature with a valuable resource for understanding Roman culture and the art of concise expression. The enduring appeal of Publilius Syrus's words lies in their universal themes and timeless relevance, making them a source of reflection and inspiration for readers across the centuries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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