Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis, known in English as Juvenal, was a Roman poet active in the late 1st and early 2nd century AD, author of the Satires. The details of the author's life are unclear, although references within his text to known persons of the late 1st and early 2nd centuries AD fix his terminus post quem (earliest date of composition).
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Articles about Juvenal or articles that mention Juvenal.
Here are a few random quotes by Juvenal.
See also: All Juvenal Quotes
So rare is the union of beauty with modesty. Go to Quote / Comment
Like warmed-up cabbage served at each repast, The repetition kills the wretch at last. Go to Quote / Comment
One path alone leads to a life of peace The path of virtue. Go to Quote / Comment
Who will guard the guards themselves?(quis custodiet ipsos custodes?) Go to Quote / Comment
The people that once bestowed commands, consulships, legions, and all else, now concerns itself no more, and longs eagerly for just two things - bread and circuses! Go to Quote / Comment