Apr 20
When the edifice of our Fortune is but slightly fractured, a chasm opens through the whole.
—Publilius Syrus
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When the edifice of our Fortune is but slightly fractured, a chasm opens through the whole.
—Publilius Syrus
Be patient under your afflictions, that you may be able to endure your happiness.
—Publilius Syrus
IMAGE: Christoph Murer, Patience (c. 1600)
When Fortune is on our side, popular favor bears her company.
—Publilius Syrus
IMAGE: Anonymous Venetian, Fortune Distributes Her Gifts (c. 1650)
You should hammer your iron when it is glowing hot.
—Publilius Syrus
A great property is a great bondage for the owner.
—Publilius Syrus
Fortune makes many loans, but gives no presents.
—Publilius Syrus
Fortune makes a fool of him whom she favors too much.
—Publilius Syrus
Fortune often spares men a present affliction, that they may suffer a greater.
—Publilius Syrus
IMAGE: Antoni Brodowski, Oedipus and Antigone (1828)