Statius Quotes & Sayings

Fear first made gods in the world. — Statius

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

A short reign does not spare the masses. — Statius

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

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

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

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

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

Whoever truly worships the gods loves their priests. — Statius

In doubt, fear is the worst of prophets. — Statius

Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity. — Statius

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

Oh, how cowardly is wickedness always! — Statius

Take time for deliberation. Haste spoils everything. — Statius

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

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

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