Non umquam spem ponit amor. — Silius Italicus Share this quote Post on X Facebook Download image Copy quote Copy link Share… Another quote → Notes from WikiquoteBook VIII, line 85
Men leave arms and legs behind, severed by the frost, and the cruel cold cuts off the limbs already broken.
Groundless superstition ill becomes an army; Valour is the only deity that rules in the warrior's breast.
Manhood is tested by trial, and valour climbs unterrified the rocky path and difficult ascent that leads to glory.