Marcus Terentius Varro Quotes

The longest part of the journey is said to be the passing of the gate.

Divine nature gave us fields, human skill built our cities. -Divina natura dedit agros, ars humana aedificavit urbes

He who flees at the right time can fight again.

Divine Nature gave the fields, human art built the cities.

Nature made the fields and man the cities.

It is necessary for men to be deceived in religion.

What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

Not all who own a harp are harpers.

He who overlooks a healthy spot for the site of his house is mad and ought to be handed over to the care of his relations and friends.

For my eightieth year warns me to pack up my baggage before I leave life.

The number of guests at dinner should not be less than the number of the Graces nor exceed that of the Muses, i.e., it should begin with three and stop at nine.

It is for the good of states that men should be deluded by religion.