Nothing is more annoying than a low man raised to a high position. Claudius Claudianus More Quotes by Claudius Claudianus More Quotes From Claudius Claudianus Virtue when concealed is a worthless thing. Claudius Claudianus concealed worthless virtue Lust, forgetful of future suffering, hurries us along the forbidden path. Claudius Claudianus lust suffering path The best manners are stained by haughtiness. Claudius Claudianus haughtiness manners Alas! by what slight means are great affairs brought to destruction. Claudius Claudianus affair destruction mean Nature has placed his own happiness in each man's hands, if he only knew how to use it. Claudius Claudianus use men hands 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 use men mean 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 privilege blessing men Here is a fine field for talent. Claudius Claudianus fine talent fields 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 punishment next passion Nothing can allay the rage of biting envy. Claudius Claudianus biting envy rage Nor is heaven always at peace. Claudius Claudianus peace heaven 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 example kings people
