Amor Quote by Lucan
““Sive parens rerum, cum primum informia regna Materiamque rudem flamma cedente recpit, Fixit in aeternum causas, qua cuncta coercet Se quoque lege tenens, et saecula iussa ferentem Fatorum inmoto divisit limite mundum; Sive nihil positom est sed fors incerta vagatur Fertque refertque vices, et habet mortalia casus: Sit subitum, quodcumque paras; sit caeca future Mens hominum fati; liceat sperare timenti.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Pharsalia (Civil War) by Lucan, 1st century AD
The poet reflects on the fleeting nature of power and the inevitability of fate, urging acceptance of life's uncertainties.
In simple terms: Power is temporary; fate is uncertain.
Key Takeaway
Accept life's impermanence.
Themes
fate
impermanence
power
Mood
thoughtful
serene
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- personal reflection
- literary study
Key Concepts
stoicism
determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging fate affect your choices?
- What can we learn from the rise and fall of empires?
