Fate would have no divinity if we were wise: it is we who make her a goddess and place her in heaven.
JUVENALNo one rejoices more in revenge than woman.
More Juvenal Quotes
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Vice can deceive under the guise and shadow of virtue.
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If nature’s inspiration fails, indignation will beget the poem.
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The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
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Rare indulgence produces greater pleasure.
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Bad men hate sin through fear of punishment; good men hate sin through their love of virtue.
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Many individuals have, like uncut diamonds, shining qualities beneath a rough exterior.
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Who will watch the watchers?
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The tongue is the vile slave’s vilest part.
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If you are capable of submitting to insult you ought to be insulted.
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The love of money grows as the money itself grows.
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Luxury is more deadly than any foe.
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Common sense among men of fortune is rare.
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Honesty is admired, and starves.
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There is nothing worse than words of kindness that lie.
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Many a man has met death from the rushing flood of his own eloquence; others from the strength and wondrous thews in which they have trusted.
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Never does Nature say one thing and Wisdom another.
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This precept descended from Heaven: know thyself.
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Every great house is full of haughty servants.
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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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Where talent is lacking, anger writes poetry.
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Writing in the incurable itch that possesses many.
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The greatest respect is owed to a child.
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When did reason ever direct our desires or our fears?
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Dare to do things worthy of imprisonment if you mean to be of consequence.
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In the present state of the world it is difficult not to write lampoons.
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Pray for a healthy mind in a healthy body.
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