Nature made the fields and man the cities. Marcus Terentius Varro More Quotes by Marcus Terentius Varro More Quotes From Marcus Terentius Varro Divine Nature gave the fields, human art built the cities. Marcus Terentius Varro nature cities art Divine nature gave us fields, human skill built our cities. -Divina natura dedit agros, ars humana aedificavit urbes Marcus Terentius Varro divinity skills cities It is for the good of states that men should be deluded by religion. Marcus Terentius Varro atheism states men He who flees at the right time can fight again. Marcus Terentius Varro right-time fighting wisdom He who overlooks a healthy spot for the site of his house is mad and ought to be handed over to the care of his relations and friends. Marcus Terentius Varro mad health house The number of guests at dinner should not be less than the number of the Graces nor exceed that of the Muses, i.e., it should begin with three and stop at nine. Marcus Terentius Varro three grace numbers What, if as said, man is a bubble. Marcus Terentius Varro what-if said men It is necessary for men to be deceived in religion. Marcus Terentius Varro agnostic deceived men Not all who own a harp are harpers. Marcus Terentius Varro harper harps The longest part of the journey is said to be the passing of the gate. Marcus Terentius Varro passing journey said For my eightieth year warns me to pack up my baggage before I leave life. Marcus Terentius Varro packs baggage years What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. Marcus Terentius Varro gander geese sauce
