Petronius
Petronius
Gaius Petronius Arbiterwas a Roman courtier during the reign of Nero. He is generally believed to be the author of the Satyricon, a satirical novel believed to have been written during the Neronian era...
dog wall letters
A huge dog, tied by a chain, was painted on the wall and over it was written in capital letters 'Beware of the dog.'
doctors physicians spirit
A doctor is nothing more than consolation for the spirit.
time team reorganization
We trained hard, but it seemed that every time we were beginning to form up into teams, we would be reorganized.
political
Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur.
fables turns deserve
One good turn deserves another.
law
What power has law where only money rules.
Beauty and wisdom are rarely conjoined.
world want deceived
The world wants to be deceived...
sweet laughter use
Outward beauty is not enough; to be attractive a woman must use words, wit, playfulness, sweet-talk, and laughter to transcend the gifts of nature.
form combination
Wisdom and beauty form a very rare combination.
people opinion morality
Nothing is falser than people's preconceptions and ready-made opinions; nothing is sillier than their sham morality.
mind
The mind longs for what it has missed.
home youth aliens
Leave your home, O youth, and seek out alien shores. A wider range of life has been ordained for you.
believe men businessman
A man who is always ready to believe what is told him will never do well, especially a businessman.