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4 Quotes for 'Sextus Propertius' in the Database.
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Sextus Propertius Quotes
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Let no one be willing to speak ill of the absent.
[Lat., Absenti nemo ne nocuisse velit.]
Topic: Absence
Source: Elegioe (II, 19, 32)
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By gold all good faith has been banished; by gold our rights are
abused; the law itself is influenced by gold, and soon there will
be an end of every modest restraint.
[Lat., Auro pulsa fides. auro venalia jura,
Aurum lex sequitur, mox sine lege pudor.]
Topic: Bribery
Source: Elegioe (III, 13, 48)
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Although strength should fail, the effort will deserve praise.
In great enterprises the attempt is enough.
[Lat., Quod si deficiant vires, audacia certe
Laus erit: in magnis et voluisse sat est.]
Topic: Failure
Source: Elegioe (II, 10, 5)
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I am climbing a difficult road; but the glory gives me strength.
Topic: Glory
Source: Elegioe (IV, 10, 3)
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