Persius Quotes

You pray for good health and a body that will be strong in old age. Good but your rich foods block the gods answer and tie Jupiters hands. - Persius

We consume our tomorrows fretting about our yesterdays. - Persius

To-morrow is the day when idlers work, and fools reform, and mortal men lay hold on heaven. - Aulus Persius Flaccus

Out of nothing can come, and nothing can become nothing. - Persius

Oh, what a void there is in things. - Persius

He conquers who endures. - Persius

Each man has his own desires; all do not possess the same inclinations. - Aulus Persius Flaccus

And don't consult anyone's opinions but your own. - Aulus Persius Flaccus

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