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8 Prudentius Quotes

Prudentius presents thoughtful, measured reflections on the body and mind that feel calm and introspective.

Prudentius quotes

  1. Fervent bella horrida, fervent ossibus inclusa fremit et discordibus armis non simplex natura hominis.

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  2. Nunc suscipe, terra, fovendum, gremioque hunc concipe molli. Hominis tibi membra sequestro, generosa et fragmina credo.

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  3. Illic, precor, optime ductor, famulam tibi praecipe mentem, genitali in sede sacrari quam liquerat exsul et errans.

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Also attributed

  1. Nothing is higher than the love of truth.

  2. Hunger for gold is made greater as more gold is acquired.

  3. Bright light is injurious to those who see nothing.

  4. To live is shared by all, but not to be worthy of living.

  5. Nothing is uglier than the sinner, nothing so leprous or fetid; the scar of his crimes is still raw, and he stinks like the cave of Hell.