Lucan quotes - page 3

Lucan was a Roman poet, best known for his epic poem "Pharsalia," which details the civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey. His work is renowned for its dramatic style and political insight. He became a symbol of resistance and tragedy after his involvement in a plot against Emperor Nero led to his forced suicide. Here are 70 of his quotes:

Wars worse than civil. (Lucan)
But Virtue will follow fearless wherever destiny summons her. It will be a reproach to the gods, that they have made even me guilty. View quote
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But Caesar had more than a mere name and military reputation: his energy could never rest, and his one disgrace was to conquer without war. View quote
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All that we see is God; every motion we make is God also. View quote
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But silenced now are laws in war: we driven from our homes; yet is our exile willing. View quote
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He who denies his due to the strong man armed grants him everything. View quote
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A name illustrious and revered by nations. View quote
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Prayed for so oft, the dawn of fight is come. No more entreat the gods: with sword in hand Seize on our fates; and Caesar in your deeds This day is great or little. View quote
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Then empty rumour to well-grounded fear gave strength. View quote
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No-foreign swords could never pierce so deeply. The deadliest wounds are dealt by citizen hands. View quote
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The vulnerable points of Liberty now making her last stand on earth. (Lucan)
There will be no loyalty between associates in tyranny and no power will tolerate a partner. View quote
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It was the chain of jealous fate, and the speedy fall which no eminence can escape; it was the grievous collapse of excessive weight, and Rome unable to support her own greatness. View quote
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Great things come crashing down upon themselves – such is the limit of growth ordained by heaven for success. View quote
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If a man would be righteous, let him depart from a court. Virtue is incompatible with absolute power. He who is ashamed to commit cruelty must always fear it. View quote
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But many are driven to utmost peril by the mere dread of coming danger. He is truly brave, who is both quick to endure the ordeal, if it be close and pressing, and willing also to let it wait. View quote
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The very ruins have been destroyed. View quote
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One stroke of sword and all the world is yours. Make plain to all men that the crowds who decked Pompeius' hundred pageants scarce were fit For one poor triumph. View quote
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Victrix cause Diis placuit, sed victa Catoni. View quote
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Bella...plus quam civilia. View quote
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Lucan - Image
Photo: Cruccone, CC BY 3.0
Occupation: Roman Poet
Born: 39
Died: 65
Quotes count: 70
Wikipedia: Lucan

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