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)

    Heaven forbids that man should know
    What change tomorrow’s fate may bring.
    Publius Papinius Statius (c. 40–96)

    The whole world is a man’s birthplace.
    —Publius Papinius Statius (c. 40–96)

    Heaven forbids that man should know
    What change tomorrow’s fate may bring.
    —Publius Papinius Statius (c. 40–96)