Quotes from Aulus Persius Flaccus

The man who wishes to bend me with his tale of woe must shed true tears - not tears that have been got ready overnight.

Each man has his fancy.

Our life is our own to-day, to-morrow you will be dust, a shade, and a tale that is told. Live mindful of death; the hour flies.

We consume our tomorrows fretting about our yesterdays.

Is any man free except the one who can pass his life as he pleases?

Each man has his own desires; all do not possess the same inclinations.

Oh, the cares of men! how much emptiness there is in human concerns!

It is pleasing to be pointed at with the finger and to have it said, "There goes the man." [Lat., At pulchrum est digito monstrari et dicier his est.]

You pray for good health and a body that will be strong in old age. Good-but your rich foods block the gods' answer and tie Jupiter's hands.

Hunger is the teacher of the arts and the bestower of invention. -Magister artis ingenique largitor Venter

The belly is the giver of genius.