Who prates of war or want after his wine? [Lat., Quis post vina gravem militiam aut pauperiem crepat?]
HORACEThe short span of life forbids us to spin out hope to any length. Soon will night be upon you, and the fabled Shades, and the shadowy Plutonian home.
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The short span of life forbids us to spin out hope to any length. Soon will night be upon you, and the fabled Shades, and the shadowy Plutonian home.
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What we learn only through the ears makes less impression upon our minds than what is presented to the trustworthy eye.
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Of writing well the source and fountainhead is wise thinking.
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Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
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Let him who has enough ask for nothing more.
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Let 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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Life gives nothing to man without labor.
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The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one difficulty involves us in another.
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In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by fire.
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Without love and laughter there is no joy; live amid love and laughter.
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Let the character as it began be preserved to the last; and let it be consistent with itself.
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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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The good hate sin because they love virtue. [Lat., Oderunt peccare boni virtutis amore.]
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Punishment follows close on crime.
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Take as a gift whatever the day brings forth.
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