For the gods, instead of what is most pleasing, will give what is most proper. Man is dearer to them than he is to himself. Juvenal More Quotes by Juvenal More Quotes From Juvenal Bad men hate sin through fear of punishment; good men hate sin through their love of virtue. Juvenal hate fear men Few people can distinguish the genuinely good from the reverse. Juvenal reverse character people Dat veniam corvis, vexat censura columbas. - Censure acquits the raven, but pursues the dove. Juvenal dove censorship ravens An incurable itch for scribbling takes possession of many, and grows inveterate in their insane breasts. Juvenal possession insane writing Who is to guard the guards themselves? Juvenal self-awareness awareness Integrity is praised, and starves. Juvenal virtue integrity Many have an irresistible itch for writing. Juvenal irresistible writing Every great house is full of haughty servants. Juvenal haughty servant house Like warmed-up cabbage served at each repast, The repetition kills the wretch at last. Juvenal cabbage lasts killing A third heir seldom enjoys what has been dishonestly acquired. Juvenal heirs inheritance enjoy They whose sole bliss is eating can give but that one brutish reason why they live. Juvenal bliss reason-why giving Revenge is sweeter than life itself. So think fools. Juvenal fool revenge thinking There's no effrontery like that of a woman caught in the act; her very guilt inspires her with wrath and insolence. Juvenal women wrath inspire A man's word Is believed just to the extent of the wealth in his coffers stored. Juvenal truthfulness wealth men No one ever became thoroughly bad in one step. Juvenal evil steps Poverty is bitter, but it has no harder pang than that it makes men ridiculous. Juvenal ridiculous poverty men What man have you ever seen who was contented with one crime only? Juvenal crime men Be rich for yourself and poor to your friends. Juvenal wealth money friendship There's a lust in man, no charm can tame, of loudly publishing our neighbor's shame. Juvenal eagles lust men Generally, common sense is rare in the (higher) rank. Juvenal common-sense higher common