Top 14 Quotes & Sayings by Marcus Terentius Varro

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Roman author Marcus Terentius Varro.

Last updated on November 5, 2024.

Marcus Terentius Varro was a Roman polymath and a prolific author. He is regarded as ancient Rome's greatest scholar, and was described by Petrarch as "the third great light of Rome". He is sometimes called Varro Reatinus to distinguish him from his younger contemporary Varro Atacinus.

Roman - Author | 116 BC - 27 BC

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What, if as said, man is a bubble.

Marcus Terentius Varro

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

Marcus Terentius Varro

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

Marcus Terentius Varro

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.

Marcus Terentius Varro

Nature made the fields and man the cities.

Marcus Terentius Varro

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

Marcus Terentius Varro

It is necessary for men to be deceived in religion.

Marcus Terentius Varro

Not all who own a harp are harpers.

Marcus Terentius Varro

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.

Marcus Terentius Varro

He who flees at the right time can fight again.