Marcus Annaeus Lucanus
Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, known as Lucan, was a prominent Roman poet born in 39 AD in Corduba, Hispania. A nephew of the philosopher Seneca, Lucan is best remembered for his epic poem "Pharsalia," which vividly depicts the civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey. His bold style and political themes often brought him into conflict with Emperor Nero, ultimately leading to his forced suicide at the young age of 25.
Book summaries for books written by Marcus Annaeus Lucanus
Quotes
The sinews of war are infinite money.
To whom is war not cruel?
It is easy to go to war, but hard to come back.
The madness of civil war has broken out.
War is a crime, not a glory.
In war, there is no victory without loss.
War is the teacher of cruelty.
In war, the innocent suffer the most.
War knows no boundaries.
The winds of war blow without mercy.
War brings out the worst in men.
War is a breeding ground for chaos.