Roman Quotes

Yet did that Antiochus, who was also called Dionysius, become an origin of troubles again.

Now, my father Matthias was not only eminent on account of is nobility, but had a higher commendation on account of his righteousness, and was in great reputation in Jerusalem, the greatest city we have.

Now Herod was an active man, and soon found proper materials for his active spirit to work upon.

I was myself brought up with my brother, whose name was Matthias, for he was my own brother, by both father and mother; and I made mighty proficiency in the improvements of my learning, and appeared to have both a great memory and understanding.

Silver and gold the Gods have denied them, whether in mercy or in wrath, I am unable to determine.

Truth is the daughter of time.

I see the beard and cloak, but I don't yet see a philosopher.

Another one of the old poets, whose name has escaped my memory at present, called Truth the daughter of Time.

To open his lips is crime in a plain citizen.

They hate whom they fear.

O friend unseen, unborn, unknown, Student of our sweet English tongue, I never indulge in poetics - Unless I am down with rheumatics.

No one regards what is before his feet; we all gaze at the stars.

Here is he laid to whom for daring deed, nor friend nor foe could render worthy meed.

He whose wisdom cannot help him, gets no good from being wise.

He hath freedom whoso beareth clean and constant heart within.

Let no one weep for me, or celebrate my funeral with mourning; for I still live, as I pass to and fro through the mouths of men.

There is nothing more silly than a silly laugh.

Men are nearly always willing to believe what they wish.

I have lived long enough to satisfy both nature and glory.

Men freely believe that which they desire.

Which death is preferably to every other? 'The unexpected'.

Men willingly believe what they wish.

The die is cast.

In war, events of importance are the result of trivial causes.

Caesar's wife must be above suspicion.

I have lived long enough both in years and in accomplishments.

Men in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true.

Fortune, which has a great deal of power in other matters but especially in war, can bring about great changes in a situation through very slight forces.

It is not these well-fed long-haired men that I fear, but the pale and the hungry-looking.

I had rather be first in a village than second at Rome.