Lucanus (Marcus Annaeus Lucan)

The prosperous man does not know whether he is loved.
[Lat., Felix se nescit amari.]

The prosperous man does not know whether he is loved.
[Lat., Felix se nescit amari.]

From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower read more

From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower of enjoyment.

Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.

Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.

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.

'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.