Pliny the Elder: Thing

Pliny the Elder was Roman military commander and writer. Explore interesting quotes on thing.
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“It is ridiculous to suppose that the great head of things, whatever it be, pays any regard to human affairs.”

Pliny the Elder book Natural History

Book II, sec. 20.
Naturalis Historia

“Indeed, what is there that does not appear marvelous when it comes to our knowledge for the first time? How many things, too, are looked upon as quite impossible until they have actually been effected?”

Pliny the Elder book Natural History

Book VII, sec. 6.
Naturalis Historia

“The world, and whatever that be which we call the heavens, by the vault of which all things are enclosed, we must conceive to be a deity, to be eternal, without bounds, neither created nor subject at any time to destruction. To inquire what is beyond it is no concern of man; nor can the human mind form any conjecture concerning it.”

Pliny the Elder book Natural History

Book II, sec. 1.
Naturalis Historia

“Let not things, because they are common, enjoy for that the less share of our consideration.”

Pliny the Elder book Natural History

Book XIX, sec. 59.
Naturalis Historia