Author: Juvenal

Quotes

All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price.

All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price.

- Juvenal

I wish it, I command it. Let my will take the place of a reason.

I wish it, I command it. Let my will take the place of a reason.

- Juvenal

Never does nature say one thing and wisdom another.

Never does nature say one thing and wisdom another.

- Juvenal

It is not easy for men to rise whose qualities are thwarted by poverty.

It is not easy for men to rise whose qualities are thwarted by poverty.

- Juvenal

Rare is the union of beauty and purity.

Rare is the union of beauty and purity.

- Juvenal

A child is owed the greatest respect; if you have ever have something disgraceful in mind, don't ignore your son's tender years.

A child is owed the greatest respect; if you have ever have something disgraceful in mind, don't ignore your son's tender years.

- Juvenal

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