Character Quotes by Statius

Allow time and moderate delay; haste manages all things badly.

— Statius

Whoever truly worships the gods loves their priests.

— Statius

Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.

— Statius

Anguish devours the mind, and furious rage, and hope than which the heart can bear no heavier burden, when it is long deferred.

— Statius

It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.

— Statius

Heaven forbids that man should know What change tomorrow's fate may bring.

— Statius

Take time for deliberation. Haste spoils everything.

— Statius

Oh, how cowardly is wickedness always!

— Statius

They send their shout to the stars. [Lat., Clamorem ad sidera mittunt.]

— Statius

Fear in the world first created the gods. [Lat., Primus in orbe deos fecit timor.]

— Statius

Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.

— Statius

Fear first made gods in the world.

— Statius