Juvenal Quotes

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Juvenal, a renowned Roman poet, died around 100 AD. His poetry is known for its satire and criticism, with major works including 'Satires' and 'Satires Continuati'. Juvenal's poetry reflects the corruption and moral decay of Roman society at the time, and has had a profound impact on literature.

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Famous Juvenal Quotes

“For no deity is held in such reverence amongst us as Wealth; though as yet, O baneful money, thou hast no temple of thine own; not yet have we reared altars to Money in like manner as we worship Peace and Honour, Victory and Virtue”

Wealth Money

Book:The Sixteen Satires

Source: The Sixteen Satires

“The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to Vespasian's tax on ordure.]”

May Money Taxes Smell

Author:Juvenal

“Every man's credit is proportioned to the money which he has in his chest. [Lat., Quantum quisque sua nummorum condit in area, Tantum habet et fidei.]”

Men Money Areas Credit Every Man Chests Quantum

Author:Juvenal

“Money lost is bewailed with unfeigned tears. [Lat., Ploratur lacrimis amissa pecunia veris.]”

Lost Money Tears

Author:Juvenal

“Be rich for yourself and poor to your friends.”

Friendship Wealth Poor Money Rich

Book:The Satires of Juvenal Literally Translated Into English Prose from the Texts of Rupertus and the Tauchnitz Edition; with Numerous Grammatical and Exegetical Notes; a Sketch of the Author's Life and a Complete Index of Proper Names

Source: The Satires of Juvenal Literally Translated Into English Prose from the Texts of Rupertus and the Tauchnitz Edition; with Numerous Grammatical and Exegetical Notes; a Sketch of the Author's Life and a Complete Index of Proper Names

“All things may be bought in Rome with money.”

May Money All Things Rome

Author:Juvenal

“The love of money grows as the money itself grows.”

Love Life Success Grows Money Love Of Money Love And Money

Author:Juvenal

“Some men make money not for the sake of living, but ache In the blindness of greed and live just for their fortune's sake.”

Men Money Fortune Greed Sake Making Money Blindness Ache

Author:Juvenal