Juvenal

Birth: 65ac , Aquino

Death: 140 , Roma

Decimus Junius Juvenalis, known as Juvenal, was a Roman poet. He is known for his sixteen satirical poems (Satires). His works offer a vivid glimpse into life in Rome during the late 1st and early 2nd centuries.

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Maxima debetur puero reverentia .

Omnia Romae cum pretio .

An inveterate and incurable itch for writing besets many and grows old with their sick hearts.

There’s no effrontery like that of a woman caught in the act; her very guilt inspires her with wrath and insolence.

I wish it, I command it. Let my will take the place of a reason.

No man ever became extremely wicked all at once.

Majestic mighty Wealth is the holiest of our gods.

A man’s word / Is believed just to the extent of the wealth in his coffers stored.

Revenge is always the joy of narrow, / Sick, and petty minds.

The smell of profit is clean / And sweet, whatever the source.

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Juvenal was one of the most important satirical poets of Ancient Rome. His "Satires" are famous for their scathing language, incisive social criticism, and keen observations on the daily life, corruption, and customs of Roman society of his time. Through his verses, he painted a vivid and often dark picture of the city of Rome, addressing themes such as greed, hypocrisy, and moral decay. Juvenal's work not only offers an invaluable look into the social and cultural history of Imperial Rome but also continues to resonate for its insight and timelessness in criticizing human failings.