The Satyricon — Volume 03: Encolpius and His Companions — John Shaqi
The Satyricon — Volume 03: Encolpius and His CompanionsPetronius Arbiter
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The Satyricon — Volume 03: Encolpius and His Companions
Petronius Arbiter
Rome -- Fiction; Satire, Latin -- Translations into English
Giton's caresses, "You are fools," exclaimed Eumolpus, "you certainly
are: here you are gifted with talents enough to make your fortunes and
you still lead a life of misery, and every day you bring new torments
upon yourselves, as the fruits of your own acts!)"
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Death is never far from those who seek him
Esteeming nothing except what is rare
Love or art never yet made anyone rich
Man is hated when he declares himself an enemy to all vice
Propensity of pouring one's personal troubles into another's ear
Whatever we have, we despise
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