Publius Vergilius Maro (October 15, 70 BC – September 21, 19 BC), usually called Virgil or Vergil /ˈvɜrdʒəl/ in English, was an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period. He is known for three major works of Latin literature, the Eclogues (or Bucolics), the Georgics, and the epic Aeneid. A number of minor poems, collected in the Appendix Vergiliana, are sometimes attributed to him. Virgil is traditionally ranked as one of Rome's greatest poets.
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Articles about Virgil or articles that mention Virgil.
Here are a few random quotes by Virgil.
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It is easy to go down into Hell night and day, the gates of dark Death stand wide but to climb back again, to retrace one's steps to the upper air - there's the rub, the task. Go to Quote / Comment
Let us go singing as far as we go: the road will be less tedious. Go to Quote / Comment
I have known sorrow and learned to aid the wretched. Go to Quote / Comment
Wherever the fates lead us let us follow. Go to Quote / Comment
Whatever it is, I fear Greeks even when they bring gifts. Go to Quote / Comment