The gates of hell are open night and day;  Smooth the descent, and easy is the way:  But to return, and view the cheerful skies,  In this the task and mighty labor lies. -Virgil

 

The gates of hell are open night and day; Smooth the descent, and easy is the way: But to return, and view the cheerful skies, In this the task and mighty labor lies.


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This quote is just one of 31 total Virgil quotes in our collection. Virgil is known for saying 'The gates of hell are open night and day; Smooth the descent, and easy is the way: But to return, and view the cheerful skies, In this the task and mighty labor lies.' as well as some of the following quotes.

Look with favour upon a bold beginning.

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O tyrant love, to what do you not drive the hearts of men.

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Believe one who has proved it. Believe an expert.

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Each of us bears his own Hell.

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Let us go singing as far as we go: the road will be less tedious.

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