Publius Papinius Statius (c. 45 – 96 AD) was a Roman Latin poet of the Silver Age, best known for his epic poems 'Thebaid' and 'Achilleid', and the collection 'Silvae'. He flourished under the Flavian dynasty, gaining imperial patronage. His works blend Greek mythology with Roman rhetoric, influencing later European literature, notably Dante's 'Divine Comedy'.
Related 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.”
Source: L207n Statius Ii
“Fear first made gods in the world.”
Source: L207n Statius Ii