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Famous Statius Quotes
“Fear in the world first created the gods. [Lat., Primus in orbe deos fecit timor.]”
“A just fortune awaits the deserving. [Lat., Fors aequa merentes Respicit.]”
“Left behind as a memory for us. [Lat., Nobis meminisse relictum.]”
“It is noble to grant life to the vanquished. [Lat., Pulchrum est vitam donare minori.]”
“They send their shout to the stars. [Lat., Clamorem ad sidera mittunt.]”
“Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.”
“It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.”
“Allow time and moderate delay; haste manages all things badly.”
“Heaven forbids that man should know What change tomorrow's fate may bring.”
“What the morrow's years might bring 'twas sin for man to know.”
“Fear first made gods in the world.”