We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar off.
PLINY THE ELDERWe neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar off.
PLINY THE ELDERLust is an enemy to the purse, a foe to the person, a canker to the mind, a corrosive to the conscience, a weakness of the wit, a besotter of the senses, and finally, a mortal bane to all the body.
PLINY THE ELDERExample is the softest and least invidious way of commanding.
PLINY THE ELDERLet honor be to us as strong an obligation as necessity is to others.
PLINY THE ELDERIt is ridiculous to suppose that the great head of things, whatever it be, pays any regard to human affairs.
PLINY THE ELDERThe agricultural population produces the bravest men, the most valiant soldiers,46 and a class of citizens the least given of all to evil designs.
PLINY THE ELDERNo man’s abilities are so remarkably shining as not to stand in need of a proper opportunity.
PLINY THE ELDERNo one is wise at all times.
PLINY THE ELDERNature is to be found in her entirety nowhere more than in her smallest creatures.
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 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 ELDERThe best kind of wine is that which is most pleasant to him who drinks it.
PLINY THE ELDERThe brain is the citadel of sense perception.
PLINY THE ELDERThe only thing man knows instinctively is how to weep.
PLINY THE ELDERAlways act in such a way as to secure the love of your neighbour.
PLINY THE ELDERIn wine there is health.
PLINY THE ELDER