Virgil Quotes

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Born: October 15, 70 BC

Virgil, the ancient Roman poet of the *Aeneid*, crafted verses that transcend time to speak directly to the soul’s need for purpose. His philosophy, rooted in the struggle of duty against fate, urges us to act with courage despite uncertainty. In his world, greatness is forged through perseverance, not ease. His words resonate because they acknowledge life’s burdens while demanding we rise above them. For those seeking motivation, Virgil offers a timeless call: endure, strive, and build your legacy with relentless action. His legacy is a testament to the power of will over circumstance.

Virgil Quotes (65)

"They can conquer who believe they can."

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Topic: Wisdom

"Time passes irrevocably."

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Topic: Wisdom

"Consider what each soil will bear, and what each refuses."

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Topic: Wisdom

"Fortune favours the bold."

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Topic: Wisdom

"Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance."

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Topic: Resilience

"They succeed, because they think they can."

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Topic: Wisdom

"Time flies never to be recalled."

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Topic: Wisdom

"It never troubles the wolf how many the sheep may be."

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Topic: Wisdom

"Love conquers all."

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Topic: Love

"Endure the present, and watch for better things."

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Topic: Resilience

"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."

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Topic: Resilience

"Love begets love, love knows no rules, this is same for all."

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Topic: Wisdom

"As the twig is bent the tree inclines."

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Topic: Wisdom

"Every calamity is to be overcome by endurance."

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Topic: Resilience

"Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings with joy."

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Topic: Wisdom

"Trust not too much to appearances."

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Topic: Wisdom

"Do not yield to misfortunes, but advance more boldly to meet them, as your fortune permits you."

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Topic: Wisdom

"Persevere and preserve yourselves for better circumstances."

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Topic: Wisdom

"Go forth a conqueror and win great victories."

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Topic: Wisdom

"All our sweetest hours fly fastest."

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Topic: Wisdom

"Perhaps even these things, one day, will be pleasing to remember."

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Topic: Wisdom

"They are able because they think they are able."

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Topic: Wisdom

"The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts."

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Topic: Wisdom

"Fortune sides with him who dares."

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Topic: Wisdom

"Time is flying never to return."

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Topic: Wisdom

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

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Topic: Love

"But meanwhile time flies; it flies never to be regained."

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Topic: Wisdom

"If ye despise the human race, and mortal arms, yet remember that there is a God who is mindful of right and wrong."

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Topic: Wisdom

"Happy is he who can trace effects to their causes."

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Topic: Wisdom

"O accursed hunger of gold, to what dost thou not compel human hearts!"

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Topic: Love
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