Maxioms by Lucanus (marcus Annaeus Lucan)
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.
Each man makes his own shipwreck.
[Lat., Naufragium sibi quisque facit.]
Each man makes his own shipwreck.
[Lat., Naufragium sibi quisque facit.]
Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands,
hoist the black flag, and begin read more
Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands,
hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
Neither side is guiltless if its adversary is appointed judge.
[Lat., Nulla manus belli, mutato judice, pura est.]
Neither side is guiltless if its adversary is appointed judge.
[Lat., Nulla manus belli, mutato judice, pura est.]
An idle life always produces varied inclinations.
[Lat., Variam semper dant otia mentem.]
An idle life always produces varied inclinations.
[Lat., Variam semper dant otia mentem.]
