From the beginning of the world it has been ordained that certain signs must needs precede certain events. De Divinatione – On Divination (-44)
There is nothing so absurd that it has not been said by some philosopher. De Divinatione – On Divination (-44)
And what can be more divine than the exhalations of the earth, which affect the human soul so as to enable her to predict the future ? And could the hand of time evaporate such a virtue? Do you suppose you are talking of some kind of wine or salted meat ? De Divinatione – On Divination (-44)