Famous quotes containing the words publius papinius statius, papinius statius, publius papinius, papinius and/or statius:
“Whoever truly worships the gods loves their priests.”
—Publius Papinius Statius (c. 40–96)
“I taught you sounds and words and soothed your complainings and your hidden hurts, and as you did crawl on the ground, I stooped and lifted you to my kisses, and lovingly on my bosom lulled to sleep your drooping eyes, and bade sweet slumber take you.”
—Publius Papinius Statius (c. 40–96)
“Whoever truly worships the gods loves their priests.”
—Publius Papinius Statius (c. 40–96)
“The whole world is a man’s birthplace.”
—Publius Papinius Statius (c. 40–96)
“Heaven forbids that man should know
What change tomorrow’s fate may bring.”
—Publius Papinius Statius (c. 40–96)