The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
JUVENALThe wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
More Juvenal Quotes
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Where talent is lacking, anger writes poetry.
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When talent fails, indignation writes the verse.
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Every great house is full of haughty servants.
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There is nothing worse than words of kindness that lie.
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Remorse is the fruit of crime.
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Pray for a healthy mind in a healthy body.
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It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge
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Many commit the same crime with a very different result. One bears a cross for his crime; another a crown.
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Is it a simple form of madness to lose a hundred thousand sesterces, and not have a shirt to give to a shivering slave?
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What’s infamy matter if you keep your fortune?
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The greatest respect is owed to a child.
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All wish to be learned, but no one is willing to pay the price.
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It is sheer madness to live in want in order to be wealthy when you die.
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Who will watch the watchers?
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It is a poor thing to lean upon the fame of others, lest the pillars give way and the house fall down in ruin.
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