What did Juvenal mean by: Everything is Greek, when it is more shameful to be ignorant of Latin. Juvenal Poet · Italy Copy
+ All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price. Author, January 12, 2024January 6, 2025, Juvenal, Desire, Knowledge, Sacrifice, 0 Juvenal Poet · Italy
+ The tongue is the vile slave’s vilest part. Author, July 19, 2023January 2, 2025, Juvenal, Control, Deception, Power, 0 Juvenal Poet · Italy
+ Trust not to outward show. [Lat., Fronti nulla fides.] Author, July 15, 2023January 2, 2025, Juvenal, Appearance, Deception, Trust, 0 Juvenal Poet · Italy
+ The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to Vespasian’s tax on ordure.] Author, January 11, 2024January 6, 2025, Juvenal, Humor, Taxation, Wealth, 0 Juvenal Poet · Italy
+ But who guards the guardians? Author, August 29, 2023January 2, 2025, Juvenal, Accountability, Oversight, Power, 0 Juvenal Poet · Italy
+ A rare bird upon the earth and very much like a black swan. Author, September 18, 2023January 2, 2025, Juvenal, Comparison, Rarity, Uniqueness, 0 Juvenal Poet · Italy
+ What is more cruel than a tyrant’s ear? Author, August 3, 2023January 2, 2025, Juvenal, Cruelty, Oppression, Power, 0 Juvenal Poet · Italy
+ Luxury destroys more efficiently than war. Author, July 2, 2023January 2, 2025, Juvenal, Destruction, Luxury, War, 0 Juvenal Poet · Italy
Fine and delicate taste is the fruit of education and experience. Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres Painter · France
The design process, at its best, integrates the aspirations of art, science, and culture. Jeff Smith Cartoonist
The skin of all of us is responsive to gypsy songs and military marches. Jean Cocteau Artist · France
If classical music is the state of the art, then the arts are in a sad state. Frank Zappa Musician · USA
