They enhance the value of their favors by the words with which they are accompanied. Pliny the Younger More Quotes by Pliny the Younger More Quotes From Pliny the Younger Literature is both my joy and my comfort: it can add to every happiness and there is no sorrow it cannot console. Pliny the Younger sorrow writing joy Generosity, when once set going, knows not how to stop; as the more familiar we are with the lovely form, the more enamored we become of her charms. Pliny the Younger lovely generosity form The highest of characters is his who is as ready to pardon the moral errors of mankind as if he were every day guilty of them himself; and as cautious of committing a fault as if he never forgave one. Pliny the Younger faults errors character Necessity, that excellent master, hath taught me many things. Pliny the Younger taught excellent masters Everyone must be given something he can grasp and recognize as his own idea. Pliny the Younger given ideas The living voice is that which sways the soul. Pliny the Younger voice soul There were some so afraid of death that they prayed for death. Pliny the Younger afraid-of-death Fear is a feeling that is stronger than love. Pliny the Younger stronger feelings He [Pliny the Elder] used to say that 'no book [etc] was so bad but some good might be got out of it'. Pliny the Younger gratitude might book Perhaps you will ask whether I can raise these three millions without difficulty. Well, nearly all my capital is invested in land, but I have some money out at interest and I can borrow without any trouble. Pliny the Younger investing three land An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit. Pliny the Younger His only fault is that he has no fault. Pliny the Younger There is nothing to write about, you say. Well then, write and let me know just this - that there is nothing to write about or tell me in the good old style if you are well. That's right. I am quite well. Pliny the Younger
