Julian (emperor) Quote

I am not indeed ignorant that certain over-wise people will call these legends "old wives' fables," and not worth listening to; but I think, for my part, that in such matters it is better to believe the testimony of nations than of those witty individuals, whose little soul is acute indeed, but has a clear insight into no one thing.


Upon The Mother Of The Gods (c. 362-363)


I am not indeed ignorant that certain over-wise people will call these legends old wives' fables, and not worth listening to; but I think, for my...

I am not indeed ignorant that certain over-wise people will call these legends old wives' fables, and not worth listening to; but I think, for my...

I am not indeed ignorant that certain over-wise people will call these legends old wives' fables, and not worth listening to; but I think, for my...

I am not indeed ignorant that certain over-wise people will call these legends old wives' fables, and not worth listening to; but I think, for my...