Juvenal quotes

Juvenal was a Roman poet famous for his biting satires on Roman society. His works sharply criticized corruption, decadence, and the moral decay of his time. He remains one of the most influential satirists in Western literature. Here are 46 of his quotes:

Many individuals have, like uncut diamonds, shining qualities beneath a rough exterior. (Juvenal)
It is difficult not to write satire. View quote
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But who will guard the guardians themselves? View quote
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It is not easy for men to rise whose qualities are thwarted by poverty. View quote
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The traveller with empty pockets will sing in the thief's face. View quote
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The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant. View quote
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Poverty is bitter, but it has no harder pang than that it makes men ridiculous. View quote
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Pray for a healthy mind in a healthy body. View quote
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Count it the greatest sin to prefer life to honor, and for the sake of living to lose what makes life worth living. View quote
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The people that once bestowed commands, consulships, legions, and all else, now meddles no more and longs eagerly for just two things - bread and circuses! View quote
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No man ever became extremely wicked all at once. (Juvenal)
Honesty is praised and starves. View quote
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We all live in a state of ambitious poverty. View quote
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Dedicate one's life to truth. View quote
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We are now suffering the evils of a long peace. Luxury, more deadly than war, broods over the city, and avenges a conquered world. View quote
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Rare is the union of beauty and purity. View quote
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All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price. View quote
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For women's tears are but the sweat of eyes. View quote
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One globe seemed all too small for the youthful Alexander. View quote
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You should pray for a sound mind in a sound body. View quote
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No man will get my help in robbery, and therefore no governor will take me on his staff. (Juvenal)
Virtue is the one and only nobility. View quote
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The greatest reverence is due the young. View quote
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What's Rome to me, what business have I there? I who can neither lie, nor falsely swear? Nor praise my patron's undeserving rhymes, Nor yet comply with him, nor with his times? View quote
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Órandúm (e)st ut sít mens sán(a) in córpore sáno. Fórtem pósc(e) animúm, mortís terróre caréntem,.. View quote
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Juvenal - Image
Occupation: Roman Poet
Born: 55
Died: 100
Quotes count: 46
Wikipedia: Juvenal

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