Force without judgement falls on its own weight.
HORACELet him who has once perceived how much that, which has been discarded, excels that which he has longed for, return at once, and seek again that which he despised.
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Not gods, nor men, nor even booksellers have put up with poets’ being second-rate.
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Leuconoe, close the book of fate, For troubles are in store, . . . . Live today, tomorrow is not.
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Being, be bold and venture to be wise.
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Gold will be slave or master.
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There is no such thing as perfect happiness.
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The years as they pass plunder us of one thing after another.
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A good and faithful judge ever prefers the honorable to the expedient.
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The wolf dreads the pitfall, the hawk suspects the snare, and the kite the covered hook.
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Wherever the storm carries me, I go a willing guest.
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Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
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Don’t waste the opportunity.
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I would not exchange my life of ease and quiet for the riches of Arabia.
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Take as a gift whatever the day brings forth.
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Who prates of war or want after his wine? [Lat., Quis post vina gravem militiam aut pauperiem crepat?]
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A good scare is worth more than good advice.
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