Happy the man who has been able to learn the causes of things. Virgil More Quotes by Virgil More Quotes From Virgil Yield not to evils, but attack all the more boldly. Virgil yieldevilintegrity The flocks fear the wolf, the crops the storm, and the trees the wind. Virgil feartreewind Angels boast ethereal vigor, and are formed from seeds of heavenly birth. Virgil vigorbirthangel What a lot of work it was to found the Roman race. Virgil racefoundlatin That which an enraged woman can accomplish. Virgil accomplishanger The accursed hunger for gold. Virgil hungergold It is well to be informed about the winds, About the variations in the sky, The native traits and habits of the place, What each locale permits, and what denies. Virgil landskywind Enter on the way of training while the spirits in youth are still pliable. Virgil traininglearningway There's a snake lurking in the grass. Virgil philosophicalsnakesgrass Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety. Virgil confidencephilosophicalreality In youth alone, unhappy mortals live; But, ah! the mighty bliss is fugitive: Discolour'd sickness, anxious labour, come, And age, and death's inexorable doom. Virgil youthunhappyage Your descendants shall gather your fruits. Virgil environmentalphilosophicalnature A chaplet of leaves crowns the victor. Virgil crowns In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used? Virgil philosophicalusedcourage Fear is the proof of a degenerate mind. Virgil degeneratesfearmind If I am unable to make the gods above relent, I shall move hell. Virgil hellifsmoving We have to thank God for this retirement. Virgil funny-retirementthank-godretirement The wavering multitude is divided into opposite factions. Virgil waveringunityopposites I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts. Virgil philosophicalfeargiving Time bears away all things. Virgil all-thingsbearstime
