Leuconoe, close the book of fate, For troubles are in store, . . . . Live today, tomorrow is not.
HORACEScribblers are a self-conceited and self-worshipping race.
More Horace Quotes
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Remember to preserve a calm soul amid difficulties.
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The wolf dreads the pitfall, the hawk suspects the snare, and the kite the covered hook.
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Nor let a god come in, unless the difficulty be worthy of such an intervention. [Lat., Nec deus intersit nisi dignus vindice nodus.]
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What it is forbidden to be put right becomes lighter by acceptance.
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Take as a gift whatever the day brings forth.
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Being, be bold and venture to be wise.
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Punishment follows close on crime.
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Who’s started has half finished.
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A good and faithful judge ever prefers the honorable to the expedient.
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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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Sad people dislike the happy, and the happy the sad; the quick thinking the sedate, and the careless the busy and industrious.
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It is the false shame of fools to try to conceal wounds that have not healed.
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A good scare is worth more than good advice.
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One cannot know everything.
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With you I should love to live, with you be ready to die.
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