9 Marcus Annaeus Lucanus Quotes
Marcus Annaeus Lucanus offers grand, reflective verses on fate and power, ideal for readers who like lofty ancient musings.
Marcus Annaeus Lucanus quotes
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In se magna ruunt: laetis hunc numina rebus crescendi posuere modum.
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Stat magni nominis umbra.
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Sed non in Caesare tantum nomen erat nec fama ducis, sed nescia virtus stare loco, solusque pudor non vincere bello.
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Sed Caesar in omnia praeceps, nil actum credens, cum quid superesset agendum.
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Quidquid multis peccatur inultum est.
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Multos in summa pericula misit venturi timor ipse mali.
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Coniunx est mihi, sunt nati; dedimus tot pignora fatis.
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Also attributed
“And they are ignorant that the purpose of the sword is to save every man from slavery.”
“Deep-seated are the wounds dealt in civil brawls.”