Marcus Annaeus Lucanus Quote

That among flatteries that acclaim happiness, the fortunate one does not inquire if they love him.

Let the one who wants to be just stay away from palaces. Virtue and power do not make good siblings.

Marcus Annaeus Lucanus

Facing imminent danger, strength is what matters.

Marcus Annaeus Lucanus

Men fear the same gods they have invented.

Marcus Annaeus Lucanus

Underneath the mask of recklessness, great fears are hidden.

Marcus Annaeus Lucanus

Crime makes everyone contaminated by it equal.

Marcus Annaeus Lucanus

And rarely does luck, in its fluctuations, shape ages with goods.

Marcus Annaeus Lucanus

Flee wars, for it is less of a feeling to suffer their terror than their punishment.

Marcus Annaeus Lucanus

Let the wise learn from fortune where favor is obtained, where grievance is inflicted.

Marcus Annaeus Lucanus

Swords have been granted so that none shall be a slave.

Marcus Annaeus Lucanus