Quotes by Virgil

Publius Vergilius Maro, known to the world as Virgil, was a monumental figure in Roman literature, born on October 15, 70 BCE, in the countryside of Mantua. Renowned for his epic poetry, particularly the "Aeneid," Virgil's works reflect the cultural and political ethos of his time, intertwining mythology with the ideals of Roman identity. His legacy endures not only through his masterful storytelling but also in his profound influence on literature, inspiring poets and writers across centuries, echoing the complexities of human experience.

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"Is there any pleasure in anger? Yes, if the fire of my anger appeases the ashes of my friends."

Virgil

"Who asks whether the enemy was defeated by strategy or valor?"

Virgil

"To have died once is enough."

Virgil

"It is easy to go down into Hell; night and day, the gates of dark Death stand wide; but to climb back again, to retrace one's steps to the upper air - there's the rub, the task."

Virgil