Quotes from Claudius Claudianus

Nature has placed his own happiness in each man's hands, if he only knew how to use it.

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

Men live best on moderate means: Nature has dispensed to all men wherewithal to be happy, if mankind did but understand how to use her gifts.

What Roman power slowly built, an unarmed traitor instantly overthrew.

Nature has granted to all to be happy, if we did but know how to use her benefits.

The people are fashioned according to the example of their kings; and edicts are of less power than the life of their ruler.

A severe war lurks under the show of peace.

Whoever desires is always poor.

In sleep, when fancy is let loose to play, Our dreams repeat the wishes of the day.

He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.