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Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis

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Biography - Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis:

Juvenal - Roman poet.
Period:
2nd century
1st century
Place of birth: Italy
Italy

Some men make fortunes, but not to enjoy them; for, blinded by avarice, they live to make fortunes.



Translation

Translation

(Latin)



Latin
Non propter vitam faciunt patrimonia'quidam,
Sed vitio cseci propter patrimonia vivunt.





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