It is a poor thing to lean upon the fame of others, lest the pillars give way and the house fall down in ruin.
JUVENALIt is a poor thing to lean upon the fame of others, lest the pillars give way and the house fall down in ruin.
JUVENALThe love of money grows as the money itself grows.
JUVENALIt is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge
JUVENALToday there’s more fellowship among snakes than among mankind. Wild beasts spare those with similar markings.
JUVENALThe greatest respect is owed to a child.
JUVENALAll wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price.
JUVENALLuck often raises vulgarity to a high position, to create mirth for the beholders.
JUVENALRare indulgence produces greater pleasure.
JUVENALIf you are capable of submitting to insult you ought to be insulted.
JUVENALA woman is most merciless when shame goads on her hate.
JUVENALMany individuals have, like uncut diamonds, shining qualities beneath a rough exterior.
JUVENALDare to do things worthy of imprisonment if you mean to be of consequence.
JUVENALIs it a simple form of madness to lose a hundred thousand sesterces, and not have a shirt to give to a shivering slave?
JUVENALWhen talent fails, indignation writes the verse.
JUVENALThere is nothing worse than words of kindness that lie.
JUVENALNo wicked man knows happiness, and least of all the seducer of others.
JUVENAL