When gods are contrary they stand by no one.
VIRGILWhen gods are contrary they stand by no one.
VIRGILNo stranger to misfortune myself, I have learned to relieve the sufferings of others.
VIRGILNo benefits can be expected from war.
VIRGILAll things by nature are ready to get worse.
VIRGILThey can because they think they can.
VIRGILThe descent into Hell is easy.
VIRGILShe nourishes the poison in her veins and is consumed by a secret fire.
VIRGILRumor starts as a timid thing, But soon it covers the earth, and its voices ring, While its feet walk the ground and its head is above the clouds.
VIRGILEvil is nourished and grows by concealment.
VIRGILI fear the Greeks even when they bring gifts.
VIRGILA shifty, fickle object is woman, always.
VIRGILFortune sides with him who dares.
VIRGILMaybe one day we shall be glad to remember even these hardships.
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.
VIRGILTrust one who has gone through it.
VIRGILAll our sweetest hours fly fastest
VIRGIL