192 Quotations by Horace
- 1. A good and faithful judge ever prefers the honorable to the expedient.
- 2. A good scare is worth more than good advice.
- 3. A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fort ...
- 4. A host is like a general: It takes a mishap to reveal his genius.
- 5. A jest often decides matters of importance more effectual and happily than seriousness.
- 6. A person will gain everyone's approval if he mixes the pleasant with the useful.
- 7. A picture is a poem without words.
- 8. A portion of mankind take pride in their vices and pursue their purpose; many more waver between doi ...
- 9. A shoe that is too large is apt to trip one, and when too small, to pinch the feet. So it is with th ...
- 10. A word once uttered can never be recalled.
- 11. A word, once sent abroad, flies irrevocably.
- 12. Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which, in prosperous circumstances, would have lain d ...
- 13. Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
- 14. And may I live the remainder of my life... for myself; may there be plenty of books and many years' ...
- 15. Anger is a brief lunacy.
- 16. Anger is a momentary madness, so control your passion or it will control you.
- 17. Anger is a short madness.
- 18. As a rule, adversity reveals genius and prosperity hides it.
- 19. Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to hear, but they wi ...
- 20. Be ever on your guard what you say of anybody and to whom.
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