So, little by little, time brings out each several thing into view, and reason raises it up into the shores of light.
LucretiusFrom the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of bitterness arises to vex us in the flower of enjoyment.
LucretiusLong time men lay oppress'd with slavish fear Religion's tyranny did domineer ... At length a mighty one of Greece began To assert the natural liberty of man, By senseless terrors and vain fancies let To slavery. Straight the conquered phantoms fled.
LucretiusYou may complete as many generations as you please during your life; none the less will that everlasting death await you.
Lucretius