Virgil writes that the descent into the underworld is easy, but climbing back to the air above is the real challenge. He warns that love of praise brings anxiety for victory. He also urges us to spare the meek while keeping the arrogant in check.
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Virgil is a poet from Ancient Rome, best known for American music since 1910.
Quick Facts About Virgil
Nationality
Ancient Rome
Profession
Poet
Notable works
American music since 1910
Known for
Aeneid, Eclogues, Georgics
About Virgil
He lived during the Augustan period. A few shorter poems were later collected in the Appendix Vergiliana, but modern scholars think most of those are not truly his, though a few short pieces might be.
![“[He] Spoke and rose to full height, sword in air, Then cleft the man's brow square between the temples Cutting his head in two -- a dreadful gash Between the cheeks all beardless. Earth resounded Quivering at the great shock of his weight As he went tumbling down in all his armor, Drenched with…” quote by Virgil](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/72d/virgil-1205_quote_he-spoke-and-rose-to-full-height-sword-i_1293091.jpg)