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Quotes by Roman Authors

"From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods."

"From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods."

Virgil, Roman Poet

God, Gods, Example

12

"A host is like a general: calamities often reveal his genius."

"A host is like a general: calamities often reveal his genius."

Horace, Roman Poet

12

"You can learn from anyone even your enemy."

"You can learn from anyone even your enemy."

Ovid, Roman Poet

12

"The good Christian should beware of mathematicians. The danger already exists that mathematicians have made a covenant with the devil to darken the spirit and confine man in the bonds of Hell."

"The good Christian should beware of mathematicians. The danger already exists that mathematicians have made a covenant with the devil to darken the spirit and confine man in the bonds of Hell."

Saint Augustine, Algerian Saint

Religion, Christianity, Mathematics, Warning, Spirit

12

"We deceive ourselves in thinking that death only follows life whereas it both goes before and will follow after it for where is the difference in not beginning or ceasing to exist the effect of both is not to be."

"We deceive ourselves in thinking that death only follows life whereas it both goes before and will follow after it for where is the difference in not beginning or ceasing to exist the effect of both is not to be."

Seneca, Roman Philosopher

Philosophy, Death, Life, Existence

12

"Consider what each soil will bear, and what each refuses."

"Consider what each soil will bear, and what each refuses."

Virgil, Roman Poet

12

"It might be pardonable to refuse to defend some men, but to defend them negligently is nothing short of criminal."

"It might be pardonable to refuse to defend some men, but to defend them negligently is nothing short of criminal."

Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman Statesman

Man, Men, Nothing

12

"To touch a sore is to renew one's grief."

"To touch a sore is to renew one's grief."

Terence, Roman Writer

12

"Reflect that nothing merits admiration except thespirit, the impressiveness of which prevents it from being impressed by anything."

"Reflect that nothing merits admiration except thespirit, the impressiveness of which prevents it from being impressed by anything."

Seneca, Roman Philosopher

Character, Spirit, Strength, Admiration, Mind

12

"Count not him among your friends who will retail your privacies to the world."

"Count not him among your friends who will retail your privacies to the world."

Publilius Syrus, Roman Writer

Friendship, Friends, Will, World

12

"Love and dignity cannot share the same abode."

"Love and dignity cannot share the same abode."

Ovid, Roman Poet

12

"6 Ways To Give Your Mind A Break:1. Stop stressing. 2. Stop worrying. 3. Give rest to the problems weighing you down. 4. Lighten up. 5. Forgive yourself. 6. Forgive others."

"6 Ways To Give Your Mind A Break:1. Stop stressing. 2. Stop worrying. 3. Give rest to the problems weighing you down. 4. Lighten up. 5. Forgive yourself. 6. Forgive others."

Germany Kent, Roman Soldier

Peace, Mindfulness, Forgiveness, Stress

12

"Because thou writest me often, I thank thee ... Never do I receive a letter from thee, but immediately we are together."

"Because thou writest me often, I thank thee ... Never do I receive a letter from thee, but immediately we are together."

Seneca, Roman Philosopher

Love, Communication, Connection, Joy

12

"Only a mind that is deeply stirred can utter something noble and beyond the power of others."

"Only a mind that is deeply stirred can utter something noble and beyond the power of others."

Seneca, Roman Philosopher

Inspirational, Mind, Emotion, Depth

12

"Whatever is well said by another is mine."

"Whatever is well said by another is mine."

Seneca, Roman Philosopher

Wisdom, Speech, Knowledge, Truth

12

"Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness."

"Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness."

Seneca, Roman Philosopher

Opportunity, Being, Kindness

12

"A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature."

"A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature."

Seneca, Roman Philosopher

Life, Nature, Statesman

12

"Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear."

"Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear."

Marcus Aurelius, Roman Soldier

Nature, Man, Nothing

12

"The timid man calls himself cautious, the sordid man thrifty."

"The timid man calls himself cautious, the sordid man thrifty."

Publilius Syrus, Roman Writer

12

"Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When a man does not know what harbor he is making for, no wind is the right wind."

"Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When a man does not know what harbor he is making for, no wind is the right wind."

Seneca, Roman Philosopher

Man, Right, Wind

12

"Things that will make you unstoppable;Get the naysayers out of your life,Take charge of your destiny,Be uncommon,Be relentless, andNever look backwards."

"Things that will make you unstoppable;Get the naysayers out of your life,Take charge of your destiny,Be uncommon,Be relentless, andNever look backwards."

Germany Kent, Roman Soldier

Motivation, Success, Determination, Focus, Action

12

"Stop giving people the power to control your smile, your worth, your attitude and your day. Don't give anyone that much power over your life."

"Stop giving people the power to control your smile, your worth, your attitude and your day. Don't give anyone that much power over your life."

Germany Kent, Roman Soldier

Motivation, Power, Control, Self-Worth, Attitude

12

"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."

"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."

Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman Statesman

Gardening, Garden

12

"An age builds up cities: an hour destroys them."

"An age builds up cities: an hour destroys them."

Seneca, Roman Philosopher

Time, Change, Destruction, Creation

12

"Sexual ecstasy is like death. It is one of the secrets of nature's wisdom."

"Sexual ecstasy is like death. It is one of the secrets of nature's wisdom."

Marcus Aurelius, Roman Soldier

Nature, Sexuality, Ecstasy, Wisdom

12

"It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor."

"It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor."

Seneca, Roman Philosopher

Man, Poor, Statesman

12

"When I think over what I have said, I envy dumb people."

"When I think over what I have said, I envy dumb people."

Seneca, Roman Philosopher

People, Dumb, Envy

11

"How great in number are the little minded men."

"How great in number are the little minded men."

Titus Maccius Plautus, Roman Poet

11

"Even though work stops, expenses run on."

"Even though work stops, expenses run on."

Cato, Roman Statesman

11

"Like fragile ice anger passes away in time."

"Like fragile ice anger passes away in time."

Ovid, Roman Poet

11

"Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all."

"Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all."

Seneca, Roman Philosopher

Death, End, Statesman

11

"Victory puts us on a level with heaven."

"Victory puts us on a level with heaven."

Lucretius, Roman Poet

Victory, Heaven

11

"Do not despise the bottom rungs in the ascent to greatness."

"Do not despise the bottom rungs in the ascent to greatness."

Publilius Syrus, Roman Writer

Humility, Greatness

11

"Great fear is concealed under daring."

"Great fear is concealed under daring."

Lucan, Roman Poet

11

"No rival will steal away my sure love; that glory will be my gray hair."

"No rival will steal away my sure love; that glory will be my gray hair."

Sextus Propertius, Roman Poet

Love, Glory, Hair, Will

11

"A large part of mankind is angry not with the sins, but with the sinners."

"A large part of mankind is angry not with the sins, but with the sinners."

Seneca, Roman Philosopher

Mankind, Statesman, Lucius Annaeus Seneca

11

"Because your own strength is unequal to the task, do not assume that it is beyond the powers of man; but if anything is within the powers and province of man, believe that it is within your own compass also."

"Because your own strength is unequal to the task, do not assume that it is beyond the powers of man; but if anything is within the powers and province of man, believe that it is within your own compass also."

Marcus Aurelius, Roman Soldier

11

"They are so knowing, that they know nothing."

"They are so knowing, that they know nothing."

Terence, Roman Writer

11

"Cowards die many times before their actual deaths."

"Cowards die many times before their actual deaths."

Julius Caesar, Roman Leader

Courage, Cowards

11

"All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price."

"All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price."

Juvenal, Roman Poet

11

"Although strength should fail, the effort will deserve praise. In great enterprises the attempt is enough."

"Although strength should fail, the effort will deserve praise. In great enterprises the attempt is enough."

Sextus Propertius, Roman Poet

Strength, Effort, Praise, Will

11

"Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them."

"Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them."

Publilius Syrus, Roman Writer

Friendship, Adversity, Friends, Prosperity

11

"God, that all-powerful Creator of nature and architect of the world, has impressed man with no character so proper to distinguish him from other animals, as by the faculty of speech."

"God, that all-powerful Creator of nature and architect of the world, has impressed man with no character so proper to distinguish him from other animals, as by the faculty of speech."

Marcus Fabius Quintilian, Roman Philosopher

Nature, God, Character, Animals

11

"You must spend money to make money."

"You must spend money to make money."

Titus Maccius Plautus, Roman Poet

11

"For the mind is all the easier to teach before it is set."

"For the mind is all the easier to teach before it is set."

Quintilian, Roman Educator

11

"Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide."

"Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide."

Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman Statesman

Moderation, Excess

11

"Such are the heights of wickedness to which men are driven by religion."

"Such are the heights of wickedness to which men are driven by religion."

Lucretius, Roman Poet

Man, Men, Religion, Wickedness

11

"The foolish are like ripples on water, For whatsoever they do is quickly effaced; But the righteous are like carvings upon stone, For their smallest act is durable."

"The foolish are like ripples on water, For whatsoever they do is quickly effaced; But the righteous are like carvings upon stone, For their smallest act is durable."

Horace, Roman Poet

11

"Experience is the teacher of all things."

"Experience is the teacher of all things."

Julius Caesar, Roman Leader

Wisdom, Experience

11

"Thus the sum of things is ever being reviewed, and mortals dependent one upon another. Some nations increase, others diminish, and in a short space the generations of living creatures are changed and like runners pass on the torch of life."

"Thus the sum of things is ever being reviewed, and mortals dependent one upon another. Some nations increase, others diminish, and in a short space the generations of living creatures are changed and like runners pass on the torch of life."

Lucretius, Roman Poet

Life, Being, Generations, Living

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