Position Quotes by Claudius Claudianus

Here is a fine field for talent.

— Claudius Claudianus

Men live best upon a little; Nature has given to all the privilege of being happy, if they but knew how to use their…

— Claudius Claudianus

Nothing is more annoying than a low man raised to a high position.

— Claudius Claudianus

They are raised on high that they may be dashed to pieces with a greater fall.

— Claudius Claudianus

The fickle populace always change with the prince.

— Claudius Claudianus

The afflictions to which we are accustomed, do not disturb us.

— Claudius Claudianus

The noblest character is stained by the addition of pride.

— Claudius Claudianus

The people become more observant of justice, and do not refuse to submit to the laws when they see them obeyed by their enactor.

— Claudius Claudianus

Lust, forgetful of future suffering, hurries us along the forbidden path.

— Claudius Claudianus

Nor is heaven always at peace.

— Claudius Claudianus

Clemency alone makes us equal to the gods.

— Claudius Claudianus

Virtue is indeed its own reward.

— Claudius Claudianus