Famous quotes containing the words annaeus lucan, marcus annaeus, annaeus and/or lucan:
“He [Pompey] stands, the shadow of a great name.”
—Marcus Annaeus Lucan (39–65)
“The victorious party found favor with the gods, the vanquished with Cato.”
—Marcus Annaeus Lucan (39–65)
“He [Pompey] stands, the shadow of a great name.”
—Marcus Annaeus Lucan (39–65)
“Greatness collapses of itself: such limit the gods have set to the growth of prosperous states.”
—Marcus Annaeus Lucan (39–65)