19 quotes by Publius Papinius Statius (-), Roman (Poet)

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Publius Papinius Statius

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

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

Publius Papinius Statius

Take time for deliberation. Haste spoils everything.

Publius Papinius Statius

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

Publius Papinius Statius

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

In doubt, fear is the worst of prophets.

Publius Papinius Statius

Fear first made gods in the world.

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Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.

Publius Papinius Statius

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

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

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Publius Papinius Statius

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Nationality: Roman
Profession: Poet

Biography

Publius Papinius Statius (/ˈsteɪʃiəs/; c. 45—c. 96) was a Roman poet of the 1st century AD. His surviving Latin poetry includes an epic in twelve books, the Thebaid; a collection of occasional poetry, the Silvae; and an unfinished epic, the Achilleid. He is also known for his appearance as a guide in the Purgatory section of Dante's epic poem, the Divine Comedy.

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