Famous quotes containing the words papinius statius, publius papinius, papinius and/or statius:
“I taught you sounds and words and soothed your complainings and your hidden hurts, and as you did crawl on the ground, I stooped and lifted you to my kisses, and lovingly on my bosom lulled to sleep your drooping eyes, and bade sweet slumber take you.”
—Publius Papinius Statius (c. 40–96)
“A short reign does not spare the masses.”
—Publius Papinius Statius (c. 40–96)
“Grant us a brief delay; impulse in everything
Is but a worthless minister.”
—Publius Papinius Statius (c. 40–96)
“Whoever truly worships the gods loves their priests.”
—Publius Papinius Statius (c. 40–96)