Pliny the Elder's Quotes

Grief has limits, whereas apprehension has none. For we grieve only for what we know has happened, but we fear all that possibly may happen.

Pliny the Elder

Hardly can it be judged whether it be better for mankind to believe that the gods have regard of us, or that they have none, considering that some men have no respect and reverence for the gods, and others so much that their superstition is a shame to them.

Pliny the Elder

Truth comes out in wine.

Pliny the Elder

Hope is the pillar that holds up the world. Hope is the dream of a waking man.

Pliny the Elder

Home is where the heart is.

Pliny the Elder

From the end spring new beginnings.

Pliny the Elder