Statius Quotes

Take time for deliberation. Haste spoils everything.

It is for the good of states that men should be deluded by religion.

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

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

In doubt, fear is the worst of prophets.

Give not reins to your inflamed passions: take time and a little delay; impetuosity manages all things badly.

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

Oh, how cowardly is wickedness always!

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

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

Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.

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

He plants to benefit another generation.

Fear first made gods in the world.

Whoever truly worships the gods loves their priests.

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

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

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

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

A short reign does not spare the masses.

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

He plants trees to benefit another generation.

In doubt fear is the worst of prophets.