Petronius

Novelist Satirist Ancient Rome

Roman satirist whose Satyricon is an early novel with vivid social commentary.

387 quotes

"Perseverance is the key to every lock."
Perseverance
"Gratitude transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary."
Gratitude
"Creativity is intelligence having fun."
Creativity
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"Patience is not passive; it is active waiting."
Patience
"Kindness is the language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
Kindness
"Strength is not shown in muscle, but in character."
Strength
"Power without wisdom is tyranny."
Power
"Money is a good servant but a bad master."
Money
"Adventure is where fear meets opportunity."
Adventure
"Imagination is more powerful than knowledge."
Imagination
"History repeats itself because we fail to listen."
History
"Philosophy is the art of being wise."
Philosophy
"Literature is the voice of civilization."
Literature
"Politics is the art of compromise."
Politics
"War is the failure of diplomacy."
War
"Motivation without action is mere fantasy."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes those who are prepared to receive it."
Inspiration
"Relationships are mirrors in which we see ourselves."
Relationships
"Solitude is not loneliness; it is communion with oneself."
Solitude
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain."
Life
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
Wisdom
"Love conquers all things except poverty and toothache."
Love
"Happiness is a choice, not a destination."
Happiness
"Success is a journey, not a destination."
Success
"A friend is a treasure beyond measure."
Friendship
"Family is where life begins and love never ends."
Family
"Hope is the light in the darkness."
Hope
"Change brings growth."
Change
"Education is the most powerful weapon."
Education