"The Aeneid" Quotes
The Aeneid follows the legendary hero Aeneas as he flees the ruins of Troy and embarks on a journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome.
classics | Published in 2021
Quotes
Do not yield to misfortunes, but advance more boldly to meet them, as your fortune allows.
The descent to the underworld is easy.
Perhaps one day it will please us to remember even these things.
Fama, malum qua non aliud velocius ullum.
Fortune sides with him who dares.
The gates of hell are open night and day; smooth the descent, and easy is the way.
The bow is bent and drawn, make the best of it.
The mind moves but slowly, if it is impeded by fear or grief.
Every man has his day, and the night cometh when no man can work.
Do not trust the horse, Trojans. Whatever it is, I fear the Greeks, even when they offer gifts.
