{"product_id":"2940150913950","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 celebrated 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 have attended the Roman Games to appreciate the line: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gladiator lays his plans after he enters the arena.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere are some more: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bow too tensely strung is easily broken.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a consolation to the wretched to have companions in misery.\u003cbr\u003eNo pleasure endures unseasoned by variety.\u003cbr\u003eThe judge is condemned, when the criminal is acquitted.\u003cbr\u003eNever promise more than you can perform.\u003cbr\u003eProsperity has no power over adversity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso included is a brief biography of Publius Syrus and an image gallery.","brand":"Enhanced E-Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47109674762480,"sku":"2940150913950","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940150913950_p0.jpg?v=1763755094","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940150913950","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}