Dionysius of Halicarnassus Born : 60 BC Died : 7 BC Browse All Authors Top 8 quotes by Dionysius of Halicarnassus It is a common law of nature, which no time will ever change, that superiors shall rule their inferiors. Dionysius of Halicarnassus inferiors law common A generous and noble spirit cannot be expected to dwell in the breasts of men who are struggling for their daily bread. Dionysius of Halicarnassus adversity humility struggle The form of government, when it has been prudently established, produces citizens distinguished for bravery, justice, and every other good quality; whereas, on the other hand, bad institutions render men cowardly, rapacious, and slaves of every foul desire. Dionysius of Halicarnassus justice men hands Governments are not overthrown by the poor, who have no power, but by the rich-when they are insulted by their inferiors and cannot obtain justice. Dionysius of Halicarnassus rich government justice That meek darkness be thy mirror, and thy whole remembrance. Dionysius of Halicarnassus remembrance mirrors darkness Look that nothing live in thy working mind, but a naked intent stretching into God. Dionysius of Halicarnassus naked mind looks Short prayer pierceth heaven. Dionysius of Halicarnassus short-prayer prayer heaven Of God Himself can no man think. And therefore I would leave all that thing that I can think, and choose to my love that thing that I cannot think. Dionysius of Halicarnassus i-can men thinking
