Faces Quote by Juvenal
“Travelers with naught sing in the robber's face”
About This Quote
Source Satire: Satires, Book 5, 2nd century AD
Describes travelers confronting danger with bravado, mocking bravado in the face of peril.
In simple terms: Travelers mock danger.
Maintain humility when threatened.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journeying
- encountering threats
- public speaking
- social critique
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does bravado become foolish?
- How does satire reveal societal values?
May reflect cultural bias of the era.