Pliny the Younger
(61–c. 113 CE) was a Roman lawyer, author, and magistrate known for his letters documenting Roman life. His correspondence provides valuable historical insight, including eyewitness accounts of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Pliny’s writing reflects political, social, and personal aspects of Roman society. Pliny the Younger’s legacy remains important for historians and scholars.
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All quotes by Pliny the Younger
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“The happier the time, the shorter it is.”
Meaning: Joyful moments feel brief. -
“Fortune favors the bold.”
Meaning: Taking risks increases chances of success. Courage leads to opportunities. -
“We should believe something which we do not understand.”
Meaning: Faith sometimes requires acceptance beyond full comprehension. -
“An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit.”
Meaning: Desire often fades after achievement. -
“True glory consists in doing what deserves to be written; in writing what deserves to be read.”
Meaning: Value lies in meaningful action and expression. -
“Time slips away like sand.”
Meaning: Time passes quickly and cannot be controlled, reminding us to value it.