No man e'er reached the heights of vice at first.
JUVENAL, attributed, Encyclopædia of Quotations: A Treasury of Wisdom, Wit and Humor, Odd Comparisons and Proverbs
And there's a lust in man no charm can tame
Of loudly publishing our neighbour's shame;
On eagles' wings immortal scandals fly,
While virtuous actions are but borne to die.
JUVENAL, Satires
The poor were wise, who, by the rich oppressed,
Withdrew, and sought a secret place of rest.
JUVENAL, Satires
Go, madman! rush over the wildest Alps, that you may please children and be made the subject of declamation.
JUVENAL, Satires
Every man's credit is proportioned to the money which he has in his chest.
JUVENAL, Satires
Lost money is wept for with real tears.
JUVENAL, Satires
But who will guard the guardians themselves?
JUVENAL, Satires
One man receives crucifixion as the reward of injustice, another a regal crown.
JUVENAL, attributed, Day's Collacon
Luck often raises vulgarity to a high position, to create mirth for the beholders.
