“The power of daring anything their fancy suggest, as always been conceded to the painter and the poet.”
— Horace
Author: Horace
Category: power
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To have a great man for a
“To have a great man for a friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it.”
— Horace
Author: Horace
Category: great
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You traverse the world in search of
“You traverse the world in search of happiness, which is within the reach of every man. A contented mind confers it on all.”
— Horace
Author: Horace
Category: happiness
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To have a great man for a
“To have a great man for a friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it.”
— Horace
Author: Horace
Category: fear
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It is your business when the wall
“It is your business when the wall next door catches fire.”
— Horace
Author: Horace
Category: business
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Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest
“Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it; a mistress, if thou knowest not.”
— Horace
Author: Horace
Category: money
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It is no great art to say
“It is no great art to say something briefly when, like Tacitus, one has something to say; when one has nothing to say, however, and none the less writes a whole book and makes truth into a liar – that I call an achievement.”
— Horace
Author: Horace
Category: truth
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Cease to inquire what the future has
“Cease to inquire what the future has in store, and take as a gift whatever the day brings forth.”
— Horace
Author: Horace
Category: future
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Seize the day, and put the least
“Seize the day, and put the least possible trust in tomorrow.”
— Horace
Author: Horace
Category: trust
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Undeservedly you will atone for the sins
“Undeservedly you will atone for the sins of your fathers.”
— Horace
Author: Horace
Category: dad
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It is courage, courage, courage, that raises
“It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity.”
— Horace
Author: Horace
Category: courage
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