Statius Quotes

“Allow time and moderate delay; haste manages all things badly.”

— Statius

Fear in the world first created the gods.
[Lat., Primus in orbe deos fecit timor.]

— Statius

“It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.”

— Statius

“They send their shout to the stars.
[Lat., Clamorem ad sidera mittunt.]”

— Statius

“Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.”

— Statius

“What the morrow's years might bring 'twas sin for man to know.”

— Statius

Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.

— Statius

“Heaven forbids that man should know
What change tomorrow's fate may bring.”

— Statius

Whoever truly worships the gods loves their priests.

— Statius

It is noble to grant life to the vanquished.
[Lat., Pulchrum est vitam donare minori.]

— Statius

“Left behind as a memory for us.
[Lat., Nobis meminisse relictum.]”

— Statius

“A just fortune awaits the deserving.
[Lat., Fors aequa merentes
Respicit.]”

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“Take time for deliberation. Haste spoils everything.”

— Statius

“Give not reins to your inflamed passions; take time and a little delay; impetuosity manages all things badly.
[Lat., Ne frena animo permitte calenti;
Da spatium, tenuemque moram; male cuncta ministrat
Impetus.]”

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Oh, how cowardly is wickedness always!

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In doubt, fear is the worst of prophets.

— Statius

A short reign does not spare the masses.

— Statius

“Fear first made gods in the world.”

— Statius

“Anguish devours the mind, and furious rage, and hope
than which the heart can bear no heavier burden, when
it is long deferred.”

— Statius