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The wolf dreads the pitfall, the hawk suspects the snare, and the kite the covered hook.

Horace

A good resolve will make any port.
HORACE

Adversity Port Resolve
Of writing well the source and fountainhead is wise thinking.
HORACE

Think Wise Write
Nor let a god come in, unless the difficulty be worthy of such an intervention. [Lat., Nec deus intersit nisi dignus vindice nodus.]
HORACE

Difficulty Intervention Worthy
What we learn only through the ears makes less impression upon our minds than what is presented to the trustworthy eye.
HORACE

Eye Mind Trust
I have erected amonument more lasting than bronze.
HORACE

Appreciation Bronze Country People
Do not try to find out – we’re forbidden to know – what end the gods have in store for me, or for you.
HORACE

Destiny End Try
Never without a shilling in my purse.
HORACE

Emotion People Purse Shilling
With you I should love to live, with you be ready to die.
HORACE

Love Ready Sweet
I would not exchange my life of ease and quiet for the riches of Arabia.
HORACE

Country Ease People Rich
He who has begun has half done. Dare to be wise -begin!
HORACE

Motivational Positive Wise
What do sad complaints avail if the offense is not cut down by punishment.
HORACE

Anger Cut Punishment
Take as a gift whatever the day brings forth.
HORACE

Emotion Forth Future Thankful
People hiss at me, but I applaud myself in my own house, and at the same time contemplate the money in my chest.
HORACE

Country House People
It is your concern when your neighbor’s wall is on fire.
HORACE

Fire Neighbor Wall
The years as they pass plunder us of one thing after another.
HORACE

Plunder Time Year
When evil times prevail, take care to preserve the serenity of your hear.
HORACE

Evil Life Serenity

The wolf dreads the pitfall, the hawk suspects the snare, and the kite the covered hook.

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