Publilii Syri Mimi Sententiae...
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Publilii Syri Mimi Sententiae is a collection of moral maxims and precepts, attributed to the Syrian philosopher Publilius Syrus, who lived in the 1st century BCE. The work was widely read and revered in ancient Rome, and had a lasting influence on the development of western ethical and moral thought. This edition, edited and annotated by Wilhelm Meyer and Wilhelm Publilius, provides a critical text of the work, along with extensive commentary and analysis. 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 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. 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.