Horace Quotes

 

 Horace, portrayed by Giacomo Di Chirico

Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even.  
Horace


A picture is a poem without words.
Horace


Cease to inquire what the future has in store, and take as a gift whatever the day brings forth.
Horace


Anger is a short madness.
Horace


Life is largely a matter of expectation.
Horace


Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to hear, but they will not keep what is entrusted to them.
Horace


Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone.
Horace


Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.
Horace


A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune.
Horace


A portion of mankind take pride in their vices and pursue their purpose; many more waver between doing what is right and complying with what is wrong.
Horace


One wanders to the left, another to the right. Both are equally in error, but, are seduced by different delusions.
Horace


Life grants nothing to us mortals without hard work.
Horace


Whatever advice you give, be short.
Horace

Don't think, just do.
Horace


It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity.
Horace


It is the false shame of fools to try to conceal wounds that have not healed.
Horace


It's a good thing to be foolishly gay once in a while.
Horace


Seize the day, and put the least possible trust in tomorrow.
Horace


A word once uttered can never be recalled.
Horace


A word, once sent abroad, flies irrevocably.
Horace


Always keep your composure. You can't score from the penalty box; and to win, you have to score.
Horace


Choose a subject equal to your abilities; think carefully what your shoulders may refuse, and what they are capable of bearing.
Horace


Good sense is both the first principal and the parent source of good writing.
Horace


Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it; a mistress, if thou knowest not.
Horace


Refrain from asking what going to happen tomorrow, and everyday that fortune grants you, count as gain.
Horace



Biography
Nationality: Roman
Type: Poet
Born: 65 BC
Died: 8 BC








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