Marcus Annaeus Lucanus Quotes

Marcus Annaeus Lucanus offers grand, reflective verses on fate and power, ideal for readers who like lofty ancient musings.

9 quotes

1. In se magna ruunt: laetis hunc numina rebus crescendi posuere modum.

2. Stat magni nominis umbra.

3. Sed non in Caesare tantum nomen erat nec fama ducis, sed nescia virtus stare loco, solusque pudor non vincere bello.

4. Sed Caesar in omnia praeceps, nil actum credens, cum quid superesset agendum.

5. Quidquid multis peccatur inultum est.

6. Multos in summa pericula misit venturi timor ipse mali.

7. Coniunx est mihi, sunt nati; dedimus tot pignora fatis.

8. “And they are ignorant that the purpose of the sword is to save every man from slavery.”

9. “Deep-seated are the wounds dealt in civil brawls.”