All things deteriorate in time. Virgil More Quotes by Virgil More Quotes From Virgil E'en in mid-harvest, while the jocund swain Pluck'd from the brittle stalk the golden grain, Oft have I seen the war of winds contend, And prone on earth th' infuriate storm descend, Waste far and wide, and by the roots uptorn, The heavy harvest sweep through ether borne, As light straw and rapid stubble fly In dark'ning whirlwinds round the wintry sky. Virgil agriculture dark war Persevere and preserve yourselves for better circumstances. Virgil persevere philosophical circumstances May the countryside and the gliding valley streams content me. Lost to fame, let me love river and woodland. Virgil gliding environmental rivers Consider what each soil will bear, and what each refuses Virgil soil bears philosophy Then endure for a while, and live for a happier day! Virgil happier-days endure Evil is nourished and grows by concealment. Virgil concealment grows evil We may be masters of our every lot By bearing it. Virgil endurance masters may Through pain I've learned to comfort suffering men Virgil pain suffering men Hug the shore; let others try the deep. Virgil hug philosophical kissing I feel again a spark of that ancient flame. Virgil sparks flames inspiration They can conquer who believe they can. Virgil belive conquer The greatest health is wealth. Virgil health-is-wealth wealth Fury itself supplies arms. Virgil fury philosophical arms I shudder when relating it. Virgil philosophical The cursed hunger for gold. -Auri sacra fames Virgil hunger gold fame The only safety for the conquered is to expect no safety. Virgil safety Trust the expert. -Experto credite Virgil trust experts All our sweetest hours fly fastest. Virgil sweetest hours Beware of Greeks bearing gifts. Virgil greek Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose. Virgil rage anger purpose
