Famous quotes containing the words marcus annaeus lucan, annaeus lucan, annaeus and/or lucan:
“Greatness collapses of itself: such limit the gods have set to the growth of prosperous states.”
—Marcus Annaeus Lucan (39–65)
“He [Pompey] stands, the shadow of a great name.”
—Marcus Annaeus Lucan (39–65)
“Might was the measure of right.”
—Marcus Annaeus Lucan (39–65)
“Among those who share a throne there can be no loyalty; Dominion’s ever impatient consort.”
—Marcus Annaeus Lucan (39–65)