Lucan
Lucan
Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, better known in English as Lucan, was a Roman poet, born in Corduba, in the Hispania Baetica. Despite his short life, he is regarded as one of the outstanding figures of the Imperial Latin period. His youth and speed of composition set him apart from other poets...
NationalityRoman
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth3 November 39
fortune lives
Pompey lives after his battles, but his fortune has perished.
follow nature
Keep to moderation, keep the end in view, follow nature
stars men rights
As far as the earth is from the stars, and fire from the sea, so is the useful from the right. Power over men perishes completely if justice begins to be observed, and respect for individual rights overcomes strongholds.
crime
A crime which is the crime of many none avenge.
sympathy death men
The gods conceal from men the happiness of death, that they may endure life
stars integrity self
As far as the stars are from the earth, and as different as fire is from water, so much do self-interest and integrity differ.
daring shows
A show of daring oft conceals great fear.
friendship loyal unfortunate
Nobody ever chooses the already unfortunate as objects of his loyal friendship.
wish politics virtue
Let him leave the imperial court, who wishes to be virtuous. Virtue and absolute power cannot coexist.
boldness
By boldness great fears are cancealed.
society delay prepared
Delay is ever fatal to those who are prepared.
produce idle inclination
An idle life always produces varied inclinations.
wounds
Deep-seated are the wounds of civil brawls.
loyalty dominion thrones
Among those who share a throne there can be no loyalty; Dominion's ever impatient consort.