Such is the audacity of man, that he hath learned to counterfeit Nature, yea, and is so bold as to challenge her in her work. Pliny the Elder audacityboldchallenge Change image and share on social
In comparing various authors with one another, I have discovered that some of the gravest and latest writers have transcribed, word for word, from former works, without making acknowledgment. Pliny the Elder acknowledgmentauthorcompare Change image and share on social
The depth of darkness to which you can descend and still live is an exact measure of the height to which you can aspire to reach. Pliny the Elder aspiredarknessdepth Change image and share on social
The lust of avarice as so totally seized upon mankind that their wealth seems rather to possess them than they possess their wealth. Pliny the Elder avaricelustmankind Change image and share on social
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 apprehensionfeargrief Change image and share on social
The best plan is to profit by the folly of others. Pliny the Elder follyplanprofit Change image and share on social
From the end spring new beginnings. Pliny the Elder beginningendspring Change image and share on social
