The drops of rain make a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft falling. Lucretius dropfallhole Change image and share on social
Though the dungeon, the scourge, and the executioner be absent, the guilty mind can apply the goad and scorch with blows. Lucretius absentapplyblow Change image and share on social
Thus the sum of things is ever being reviewed, and mortals dependent one upon another. Some nations increase, others diminish, and in a short space the generations of living creatures are changed and like runners pass on the torch of life. Lucretius changecreaturedependent share on social
Pleasant it is, when over a great sea the winds trouble the waters, to gaze from shore upon another's great tribulation; not because any man's troubles are a delectable joy, but because to perceive you are free of them yourself is pleasant. Lucretius delectablefreegaze share on social
What is food to one man is bitter poison to others. Lucretius bitterfoodman Change image and share on social
So potent was religion in persuading to evil deeds. Lucretius deedevilpersuade Change image and share on social
From the very fountain of enchantment there arises a taste of bitterness to spread anguish amongst the flowers. Lucretius anguisharisebitterness Change image and share on social
Sweet it is, when on the high seas the winds are lashing the waters, to gaze from the land on another's struggles. Lucretius gazehighland Change image and share on social