Persius

Is any man free except the one who can pass his life as he pleases?

Persius

Is then thy knowledge of no value, unless another know that thou possessest that knowledge?

Persius

Nothing can be born of nothing; nothing can be resolved into nothing.

Persius

Our life is our own to-day, to-morrow you will be dust, a shade, and a tale that is told. Live mindful of death; the hour flies.

Persius

Out of nothing can come, and nothing can become nothing.

Persius

Tell, priests, what is gold doing in a holy place?

Persius

The belly is the giver of genius.

Persius

The man who wishes to bend me with his tale of woe must shed true tears – not tears that have been got ready overnight.

Persius

The stomach is the teacher of the arts and the dispenser of invention.

Persius

You pray for good health and a body that will be strong in old age. Good-but your rich foods block the gods’ answer and tie Jupiter’s hands.

Persius