When gods are contrary they stand by no one.
VIRGILNo stranger to misfortune myself, I have learned to relieve the sufferings of others.
More Virgil Quotes
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The gates of Hell are open night and day; smooth the descent and easy is the way.
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Do the gods light this fire in our hearts or does each man’s mad desire become his god?
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All our sweetest hours fly fastest
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Rumor 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.
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The only hope for the doomed, is no hope at all.
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Your descendants shall gather your fruits.
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Friend, have the courage To care little for wealth, and shape yourself, You too, to merit godhead
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If I cannot move heaven, I will raise hell.
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Every 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.
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Time is flying never to return.
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Through pain I’ve learned to comfort suffering men.
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I fear the Greeks even when they bring gifts.
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Happy is the man who has learned the causes of things.
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Look with favour upon a bold beginning.
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Time passes irrevocably.
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