Generally, common sense is rare in the (higher) rank. by Juvenal

Generally, common sense is rare in the (higher) rank.

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No man ever became very wicked all at once. by Juvenal

No man ever became very wicked all at once.

wicked evil men

Bad men hate sin through fear of punishment; good men hate sin th... by Juvenal

Bad men hate sin through fear of punishment; good men hate sin through their love of virtue.

Few people can distinguish the genuinely good from the reverse. by Juvenal

Few people can distinguish the genuinely good from the reverse.

reverse character people

Dat veniam corvis, vexat censura columbas. - Censure acquits the... by Juvenal

Dat veniam corvis, vexat censura columbas. - Censure acquits the raven, but pursues the dove.

dove censorship ravens

An incurable itch for scribbling takes possession of many, and grows inveterate in their insane breasts.

possession insane writing

Who is to guard the guards themselves? by Juvenal

Who is to guard the guards themselves?

self-awareness awareness

Integrity is praised, and starves. by Juvenal

Integrity is praised, and starves.

virtue integrity

Many have an irresistible itch for writing. by Juvenal

Many have an irresistible itch for writing.

irresistible writing

Every great house is full of haughty servants. by Juvenal

Every great house is full of haughty servants.

haughty servant house

Like warmed-up cabbage served at each repast, The repetition kill... by Juvenal

Like warmed-up cabbage served at each repast, The repetition kills the wretch at last.

cabbage lasts killing

A third heir seldom enjoys what has been dishonestly acquired. by Juvenal

A third heir seldom enjoys what has been dishonestly acquired.

heirs inheritance enjoy

They whose sole bliss is eating can give but that one brutish rea... by Juvenal

They whose sole bliss is eating can give but that one brutish reason why they live.

bliss reason-why giving

Revenge is sweeter than life itself. So think fools. by Juvenal

Revenge is sweeter than life itself. So think fools.

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.

women wrath inspire

A man's word Is believed just to the extent of the wealth in his... by Juvenal

A man's word Is believed just to the extent of the wealth in his coffers stored.

truthfulness wealth men

No one ever became thoroughly bad in one step. by Juvenal

No one ever became thoroughly bad in one step.

Poverty is bitter, but it has no harder pang than that it makes m... by Juvenal

Poverty is bitter, but it has no harder pang than that it makes men ridiculous.

ridiculous poverty men

What man have you ever seen who was contented with one crime only... by Juvenal

What man have you ever seen who was contented with one crime only?

Be rich for yourself and poor to your friends. by Juvenal

Be rich for yourself and poor to your friends.

wealth money friendship

There's a lust in man, no charm can tame, of loudly publishing ou... by Juvenal

There's a lust in man, no charm can tame, of loudly publishing our neighbor's shame.

eagles lust men