Famous quotes containing the words papinius statius, publius papinius, papinius and/or statius:
“The whole world is a man’s birthplace.”
—Publius Papinius Statius (c. 40–96)
“The mob in silence leaves their prince’s side,
And to the coming ruler gives its love,
And is with mobs the custom.”
—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)