Quote of Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis - Some men make fortunes, but not...
Biography - Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis:
Juvenal - Roman poet.
Period:
2nd century
1st century
Place of birth: Italy
Period:
2nd century
1st century
Place of birth: Italy
Some men make fortunes, but not to enjoy them; for, blinded by avarice, they live to make fortunes.
Translation
(Latin)
Non propter vitam faciunt patrimonia'quidam,
Sed vitio cseci propter patrimonia vivunt.
Sed vitio cseci propter patrimonia vivunt.
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