Pliny the Elder

Naturalist Author Ancient Rome 23 – 79

Roman naturalist whose encyclopedia of natural history influenced centuries of learning.

376 quotes

"What we plant in our minds, we harvest in our lives."
Life
"The greatest freedom is freedom from the opinions of others."
Freedom
"In prosperity, remember those in adversity."
"The universe whispers its secrets to those patient enough to listen."
Nature
"Perseverance is the path from failure to success."
Perseverance
"The only true failure is the failure to try."
Success
"To understand humanity, study the forest, not the trees."
Philosophy
"The greatest gift one can give is one's time and attention."
Kindness
"The love of money increases as the amount of money increases."
Money
"It is ridiculous what lengths we go to in order to worship false gods of wealth."
Money
"Nature herself is the best physician; trust in her remedies above all others."
Health
"All our knowledge begins with curiosity about the natural world."
Knowledge
"The human mind is capable of understanding all mysteries if given sufficient time."
Wisdom
"We are not born for ourselves alone, but for our family and our state."
Family
"History is a witness that stands the test of time against all falsehoods."
History
"In the study of nature, there are no shortcuts to truth."
Science
"The pursuit of knowledge demands courage to challenge established beliefs."
Courage
"Art imitates nature, yet nature surpasses all art."
Art
"Every man is the architect of his own fortune through diligent work."
Success
"Wisdom dwells not in the words we speak, but in the deeds we perform."
Wisdom
"The greatest wealth is health; all other riches pale in comparison."
Health
"To love is human; to understand love requires a lifetime of study."
Love
"Time is the most precious commodity, for it cannot be recovered once spent."
Time
"The seeds of greatness lie dormant in every soul until cultivated by effort."
Motivation
"Peace is achieved not through weakness, but through understanding and strength."
Peace
"To imagine is to possess the power to create."
Imagination
"The study of nature teaches us humility before the vastness of creation."
Nature
"Friendships forged through shared adversity prove the strongest."
Friendship
"Death is not an ending, but a transformation in the cycle of life."
Death
"The pursuit of justice requires unwavering commitment to truth."
Justice