Nature has placed his own happiness in each man's hands, if he only knew how to use it. Claudius Claudianus More Quotes by Claudius Claudianus More Quotes From Claudius Claudianus Nature has granted to all to be happy, if we did but know how to use her benefits. Claudius Claudianus benefitsusehappiness Virtue when concealed is a worthless thing. Claudius Claudianus concealedworthlessvirtue Lust, forgetful of future suffering, hurries us along the forbidden path. Claudius Claudianus lustsufferingpath The best manners are stained by haughtiness. Claudius Claudianus haughtinessmanners Alas! by what slight means are great affairs brought to destruction. Claudius Claudianus affairdestructionmean Men live best on moderate means: Nature has dispensed to all men wherewithal to be happy, if mankind did but understand how to use her gifts. Claudius Claudianus usemenmean Men live best upon a little; Nature has given to all the privilege of being happy, if they but knew how to use their gifts. Claudius Claudianus privilegeblessingmen Here is a fine field for talent. Claudius Claudianus finetalentfields The fickle populace always change with the prince. Claudius Claudianus fickle He is next to the gods whom reason, and not passion, impels; and who, after weighing the facts, can measure the punishment with discretion. Claudius Claudianus punishmentnextpassion Nothing can allay the rage of biting envy. Claudius Claudianus bitingenvyrage Nor is heaven always at peace. Claudius Claudianus peaceheaven The people are fashioned according to the example of their kings; and edicts are of less power than the life of their ruler. Claudius Claudianus examplekingspeople
