Publius Papinius Statius

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“Grant us a brief delay; impulse in everything
Is but a worthless minister.”
—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)

“A short reign does not spare the masses.”
—Publius Papinius Statius (c. 40–96)