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.
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Pleasant it is, when over a great sea the winds trouble the waters, to gaze from shore upon another's great tribulation; not because any man's troubles are a delectable joy, but because to perceive you are free of them yourself is pleasant. Go to Quote / Comment
So, when our mortal frame shall be disjoin'd, The lifeless lump uncoupled from the mind,... 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
Pleasant it is, when over a great sea the winds trouble the waters, to gaze from shore upon another's great tribulation not because any man's troubles are a delectable joy, but because to perceive you are free of them yourself is pleasant. Go to Quote / Comment
The falling drops at last will wear the stone. Go to Quote / Comment