When collapse is imminent, the little rodents flee.
PLINY THE ELDERWhen collapse is imminent, the little rodents flee.
PLINY THE ELDERThe best kind of wine is that which is most pleasant to him who drinks it.
PLINY THE ELDERGrief has limits, whereas apprehension has none. For we grieve only for what we know has happened, but we fear all that possibly may happen.
PLINY THE ELDERMen are most apt to believe what they least understand; and through the lust of human wit obscure things are more easily credited.
PLINY THE ELDERAs touching peaches in general, the very name in Latine whereby they are called Persica, doth evidently show that they were brought out of Persia first.
PLINY THE ELDERThe desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification being deferred.
PLINY THE ELDERNothing is so unequal as equality.
PLINY THE ELDERExample is the softest and least invidious way of commanding.
PLINY THE ELDERLet not things, because they are common, enjoy for that the less share of our consideration.
PLINY THE ELDERIt [the earth] alone remains immoveable, whilst all things revolve round it.
PLINY THE ELDERIndeed, what is there that does not appear marvelous when it comes to our knowledge for the first time? How many things, too, are looked up on as quite impossible until they have been actually effected?
PLINY THE ELDERNo one is wise at all times.
PLINY THE ELDERThe great business of man is to improve his mind, and govern his manners; all other projects and pursuits, whether in our power to compass or not, are only amusements.
PLINY THE ELDERWhy is it that we entertain the belief that for every purpose odd numbers are the most effectual?
PLINY THE ELDERBetter do nothing than do ill.
PLINY THE ELDERIt is ridiculous to suppose that the great head of things, whatever it be, pays any regard to human affairs.
PLINY THE ELDER