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The years as they pass plunder us of one thing after another.

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And I endeavour to subdue circumstances to myself, and not myself to circumstances. [Lat., Et mihi res, non me rebus, subjungere conor.]
HORACE

Circumstances Endeavor Myself
Nor has he spent his life badly who has passed it in privacy.
HORACE

Badly Life People Privacy
Punishment follows close on crime.
HORACE

Crime Follow Punishment
Being, be bold and venture to be wise.
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Military Venture Wise
The arrow will not always find the mark intended.
HORACE

Arrows Intent Mark People
Aiming at brevity, I become obscure.
HORACE

Aim Brevity Obscure
In adversity, remember to keep an even mind.
HORACE

Adversity Inspirational Motivational
A good scare is worth more than good advice.
HORACE

Advice Funny Simple Life
He makes himself ridiculous who is for ever repeating the same mistake.
HORACE

Mistake Ridiculous Same
What do sad complaints avail if the offense is not cut down by punishment.
HORACE

Anger Cut Punishment
How slight and insignificant is the thing which casts down or restores a mind greedy for praise.
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Greedy Mind Praise
Half is done when the beginning is done.
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Country Half Happen People
Who prates of war or want after his wine? [Lat., Quis post vina gravem militiam aut pauperiem crepat?]
HORACE

Gravem Need War Wine
Joys do not fall to the rich alone; nor has he lived ill of whose birth and death no one took note.
HORACE

Birth Fall Joy Note
It is but a poor establishment where there are not many superfluous things which the owner knows not of, and which go to the thieves.
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Owner Poor Thief
To have begun is half the job; be bold and be sensible.
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Half Job Sensible

The years as they pass plunder us of one thing after another.

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