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Claudius Claudianus was a Roman poet active in the 4th century. His works are known for their ornate language and complex structure, primarily focusing on political and military themes.

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Famous Claudius Claudianus Quotes

“Men live best on moderate means: Nature has dispensed to all men wherewithal to be happy, if mankind did but understand how to use her gifts.”

Ifs Men Mean Use Mankind Moderates Temperance

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“Nature has granted to all to be happy, if we did but know how to use her benefits.”

Ifs Knows Use Happiness Know How Benefits Granted

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“Nature has placed his own happiness in each man's hands, if he only knew how to use it.”

Ifs Men Use Hands

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“Men live best upon a little; Nature has given to all the privilege of being happy, if they but knew how to use their gifts.”

Ifs Men Littles Use Given Blessing Privilege

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“Nature has given the opportunity of happiness to all, knew they but how to use it.”

Use Opportunity Given Nature

Book:Claudian with an English Translation by Maurice Platnauer (Complete)

Source: Claudian with an English Translation by Maurice Platnauer (Complete)

About the Author

Died: 404
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 34

Books & Sources

Claudian with an English Translation by Maurice Platnauer (Complete)Related source material

Delphi Complete Works of Claudian (Illustrated)Related source material

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