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Nobody ever chooses the already unfortunate as objects of his loyal friendship.
— Lucan
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Lucan
poet, historian, writer, courtier
39 – 65
Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, better known in English as Lucan, was a Roman poet, born in Corduba, Hispania Baetica. He is regarded as one of the outstanding figures of the Imperial Latin period, known in particular for his epic Pharsalia. His youth and speed of composition set him apart from other poets.
All Quotes by Lucan
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The gods conceal from men the happiness of death, that they may endure life.
— Lucan
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Nil opus est uotis, iam fatum accersite ferro.in manibus uestris, quantus sit Caesar, habetis.
— Lucan
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The gods conceal from men the happiness of death, that they may endure life.
— Lucan