Prudentius Quotes (348-413)

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About Prudentius

Aurelius Prudentius Clemens (348 – c. 413) was a Roman Christian poet. His most influential poem, the Psychomachia is an allegory of the inner struggle between vice and virtue.

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“Fervent bella horrida, fervent
ossibus inclusa fremit et discordibus armis
non simplex natura hominis.
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“Illic, precor, optime ductor,
famulam tibi praecipe mentem,
genitali in sede sacrari
quam liquerat exsul et errans.
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“Nunc suscipe, terra, fovendum,
gremioque hunc concipe molli.
Hominis tibi membra sequestro,
generosa et fragmina credo.
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“Corde natus ex parentis
Ante mundi exordium
A et O cognominatus,
ipse fons et clausula
Omnium quae sunt, fuerunt,
quaeque post futura sunt.
Saeculorum saeculis.
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Prudentius on Mary, mother of Jesus

“She has brought forth God as man, and even as Supreme King.”

About Prudentius

Aurelius Prudentius Clemens (348 – c. 413) was a Roman Christian poet. His most influential poem, the Psychomachia is an allegory of the inner struggle between vice and virtue.