Neither men, nor gods, nor booksellers' shelves permit ordinary poets to exist. [Lat., Mediocribus esse poetis Non homines, non di, non concessere columnae.]

Horace

Don't yield to that alluring witch, laziness, or else be prepared to surrender all that you have won in your better moments.

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…

Horace

“You may drive out Nature with a pitchfork, yet she still will hurry back.”

Horace

There is a proper measure in all things, certain limits beyond which and short of which right is not to be found. Who so…

Horace

Never despair while under the guidance and auspices of Teucer.

Horace

Alas, Postumus, the fleeting years slip by, nor will piety give any stay to wrinkles and pressing old age and untamable death.

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