Do the gods light this fire in our hearts or does each man’s mad desire become his god?
VIRGILDo the gods light this fire in our hearts or does each man’s mad desire become his god?
VIRGILThe gates of Hell are open night and day; smooth the descent and easy is the way.
VIRGILA shifty, fickle object is woman, always.
VIRGILEvery man’s last day is fixed. Lifetimes are brief, and not to be regained, for all mankind. But by their deeds to make their fame last: that is labor for the brave.
VIRGILNo day shall erase you from the memory of time.
VIRGILMaybe one day we shall be glad to remember even these hardships.
VIRGILSpare the meek, but subdue the arrogant.
VIRGILFortune favors the bold.
VIRGILShe nourishes the poison in her veins and is consumed by a secret fire.
VIRGILDo not yield to misfortunes, but advance more boldly to meet them, as your fortune permits you.
VIRGILI fear the Greeks even when they bring gifts.
VIRGILAll bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.
VIRGILWhen gods are contrary they stand by no one.
VIRGILTrust one who has gone through it.
VIRGILLet us go singing as far as we go: the road will be less tedious.
VIRGILAll things by nature are ready to get worse.
VIRGIL