Aenied quotes

Quote about how Aeneas still provided and cared for his men even after a big storm.

“Not before he succeeded in stretching seven huge carrasses, one for each of the ships”

 Quote about how Aeneas is determined to fulfill the prophecy and attain the glory from it.

“Whatever chance may bring, however many hardships we suffer, we are making for Latium where the fates show us our place of rest. There it is the will of god that the kingdom of Troy shall rise again”

Quote showing Aeneas’s devotion towards his family (Pietas). Also showing how Aeneas prioritizes his past and future but not his present. (The sack of Troy and Creusa)

“Your weight will be nothing to me. Whatever may come, danger or safety, it will be the same for both of us. Young Iulus can walk by my side and my wife can follow in my footsteps at a distance.”

Quote about how Mercury has to tell Aeneas to ignore his feelings and to continue on his divine destiny. Also telling him if he doesn’t want the destiny think about Ascanius as his heir.

“If the glory of such a destiny does not fire your heart, spare a thought for Ascanius as he grows to manhood, for the hopes of this Iulus who is your heir. You owe him the land of Rome and the kingdom of Italy.”

Mercury having to tell Aeneas to leave Dido and stop ignoring his fate. (Furor vs Pietas)

“Come then! No more delay! Women are unstable creatures, always changing.”

This quote is a direct reference to Augustus during the tour of Aeneas’s descendants. Showing that Augustus is destined for glory and son of Venus as well.

“Here he is the man whoses coming you so often hear prophesied here he is, Augustus Caesar, son of a god, the man who will bring back the golden years to the fields of Latium once ruled over by Saturn.”