Titus Lucretius Carus (c. 99 BC – c. 55 BC) was a Roman poet and philosopher. His only known work is the epic philosophical poem De rerum natura about the beliefs of Epicureanism, and which is translated into English as On the Nature of Things or "On the Nature of the Universe".
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Articles about Lucretius or articles that mention Lucretius.
Here are a few random quotes by Lucretius.
See also: All Lucretius Quotes
The drops of rain make a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft falling. Go to Quote / Comment
What has this bugbear Death to frighten man, If souls can die, as well as bodies can? Go to Quote / Comment
What is food to one man is bitter poison to others. Go to Quote / Comment
From the very fountain of enchantment there arises a taste of bitterness to spread anguish amongst the flowers. Go to Quote / Comment
The greatest wealth is to live content with little, for there is never want where the mind is satisfied. Go to Quote / Comment