Dionysius Of Halicarnassus Quotes

#1. That meek darkness be thy mirror, and thy whole remembrance.

Dionysius Of Halicarnassus

#2. It is a common law of nature, which no time will ever change, that superiors shall rule their inferiors.

Dionysius Of Halicarnassus

#3. Governments are not overthrown by the poor, who have no power, but by the rich-when they are insulted by their inferiors and cannot obtain justice.

Dionysius Of Halicarnassus

#4. The form of government, when it has been prudently established, produces citizens distinguished for bravery, justice, and every other good quality; whereas, on the other hand, bad institutions render men cowardly, rapacious, and slaves of every foul desire.

Dionysius Of Halicarnassus

#5. A generous and noble spirit cannot be expected to dwell in the breasts of men who are struggling for their daily bread.

Dionysius Of Halicarnassus

#6. Of God Himself can no man think. And therefore I would leave all that thing that I can think, and choose to my love that thing that I cannot think.

Dionysius Of Halicarnassus

#7. Look that nothing live in thy working mind, but a naked intent stretching into God.

Dionysius Of Halicarnassus

#8. Short prayer pierceth heaven.

Dionysius Of Halicarnassus