“Nothing is more annoying than a low man raised to a high position.” MenChangePositionLowsRaisedAnnoying Author:Claudius Claudianus
“The people are fashioned according to the example of their kings; and edicts are of less power than the life of their ruler.” PeopleExampleKingsRulers Author:Claudius Claudianus
“They are raised on high that they may be dashed to pieces with a greater fall.” MayFallGreaterPiecesFateRaisedFate And Destiny Author:Claudius Claudianus
“Alas! by what slight means are great affairs brought to destruction.” MeanDestructionFortuneAffairAlas Author:Claudius Claudianus
“The people become more observant of justice, and do not refuse to submit to the laws when they see them obeyed by their enactor.” PeopleLawJusticeRefuseSubmitObservant Author:Claudius Claudianus
“The noblest character is stained by the addition of pride.” CharacterPrideNobility Author:Claudius Claudianus