From the end spring new beginnings.
PLINY THE ELDERFrom the end spring new beginnings.
PLINY THE ELDEREnvy always implies conscious inferiority wherever it resides.
PLINY THE ELDERAn object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit.
PLINY THE ELDERIn comparing various authors with one another, I have discovered that some of the gravest and latest writers have transcribed, word for word, from former works, without making acknowledgment.
PLINY THE ELDERIt is generally much more shameful to lose a good reputation than never to have acquired it.
PLINY THE ELDEROur civilization depends largely on paper.
PLINY THE ELDERThe enjoyments of this life are not equal to its evils.
PLINY THE ELDERNature makes us buy her presents at the price of so many sufferings that it is doubtful whether she deserves most the name of parent or stepmother.
PLINY THE ELDERNot a day without a line.
PLINY THE ELDERSimple diet is best: for many dishes bring many diseases, and rich sauces are worse than even heaping several meats upon each other.
PLINY THE ELDERLet honor be to us as strong an obligation as necessity is to others.
PLINY THE ELDERChance is a second master.
PLINY THE ELDERHow many things… are looked upon as quite impossible until they have been actually effected?
PLINY THE ELDERI would have a man generous to his country, his neighbors, his kindred, his friends, and most of all his poor friends. Not like some who are most lavish with those who are able to give most of them.
PLINY THE ELDERThis only is certain, that there is nothing certain.
PLINY THE ELDERHope is a working-man’s dream.
PLINY THE ELDER