Famous quotes containing the words publius papinius statius, papinius statius, papinius and/or statius:
“A short reign does not spare the masses.”
—Publius Papinius Statius (c. 40–96)
“The whole world is a man’s birthplace.”
—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)
“Anguish devours the mind, and furious rage, and hope
than which the heart can bear no heavier burden, when
it is long deferred.”
—Publius Papinius Statius (c. 40–96)