Ammianus Marcellinus Professions : Historian Born : 320 Died : 390 Browse All Authors Top 9 quotes by Ammianus Marcellinus The language of truth is unadorned and always simple. Ammianus Marcellinus communication simple truth No wild beasts are so cruel as the Christians in their dealings with each other Ammianus Marcellinus dealings beast christian Wicked deeds are generally done, even with impunity, for the mere desire of occupation. Ammianus Marcellinus wicked occupation desire Nearly all the Gauls are of a lofty stature, white, and of ruddy complexion; terrible from the sternness of their eyes, very quarrelsome, and of great pride and insolence. A whole troop of foreigners would not be able to withstand a single Gaul if he called his wife to his assistance, who is usually very strong, and with blue eyes Ammianus Marcellinus eye strong pride Truth is often attended with danger. Ammianus Marcellinus truth-is truth danger Any one who is prosperous may by the turn of fortune's wheel become most wretched before evening. Ammianus Marcellinus evening wheels may Truth is simple, requiring neither study nor art. Ammianus Marcellinus truth inspirational art No power or virtue of man could ever have deserved that what has been fated should not have taken place. Ammianus Marcellinus fate taken men Yet the success of plans and the advantage to be derived from them do not at all times agree, seeing the gods claim to themselves the right to decide as to the final result. Ammianus Marcellinus finals results success Similar Authors Abram L. Sachar historian Bryan Ward-Perkins historian Bruce Catton historian Bruce Bartlett historian Brian Crozier historian Allan Nevins historian All Authors
