Wealth Quotes by Horace

A pauper in the midst of wealth.

— Horace

Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.

— Horace

Adversity is wont to reveal genius, prosperity to hide it.

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In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.

— Horace

As a rule, adversity reveals genius and prosperity hides it

— Horace

The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.

— Horace

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

— Horace

Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.

— Horace

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

— Horace

Care clings to wealth: the thirst for more Grows as our fortunes grow.

— Horace

All else-valor, a good name, glory, everything in heaven and earth-is secondary to the charm of riches.

— Horace

Of what use is a fortune to me, if I cannot use it? [Lat., Quo mihi fortunam, si non conceditur uti?]

— Horace

Money is to be sought for first of all; virtue after wealth. [Lat., Quaerenda pecunia primum est; virtus post nummos.]

— Horace

For everything divine and human, virtue, fame, and honor, now obey the alluring influence of riches.

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However rich or elevated, a name less something is always wanting to our imperfect fortune.

— Horace

Take too much pleasure in good things, you'll feel The shock of adverse fortune makes you reel.

— Horace

Though you strut proud of your money, yet fortune has not changed your birth. [Lat., Licet superbus ambules pecuniae, Fortuna non mutat…

— Horace

He who is always in a hurry to be wealthy and immersed in the study of augmenting his fortune has lost the…

— Horace

I praise her (Fortune) while she lasts; if she shakes her quick wings, I resign what she has given, and take refuge…

— Horace

Sovereign money procures a wife with a large fortune, gets a man credit, creates friends, stands in place of pedigree, and even…

— Horace

If a man's fortune does not fit him, it is like the shoe in the story; if too large it trips him…

— Horace

A well-prepared mind hopes in adversity and fears in prosperity. [Lat., Sperat infestis, metuit secundis Alteram sortem, bene preparatum Pectus.]

— Horace

Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like bats, about your…

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In adversity be spirited and firm, and with equal prudence lessen your sail when filled with a too fortunate gale of prosperity.

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What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?

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Riches either serve or govern the possessor.

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The accumulation of wealth is followed by an increase of care, and by an appetite for more.

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Increasing wealth is attended by care and by the desire of greater increase.

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Something is always wanting to incomplete fortune. [Lat., Curtae nescio quid semper abest rei.]

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When I caution you against becoming a miser, I do not therefore advise you to become a prodigal or a spendthrift.

— Horace

Leave off asking what tomorrow will bring, and whatever days fortune will give, count them as profit.

— Horace

If it is well with your belly, chest and feet - the wealth of kings can't give you more.

— Horace

The one who prosperity takes too much delight in will be the most shocked by reverses.

— Horace

Cease to admire the smoke, wealth, and noise of prosperous Rome.

— Horace

Fortune, delighting in her cruel task, and playing her wanton game untiringly, is ever shifting her uncertain favours.

— Horace

Adversity reveals the genius of a general; good fortune conceals it.

— Horace

O citizens, first acquire wealth; you can practice virtue afterward.

— Horace

High descent and meritorious deeds, unless united to wealth, are as useless as seaweed.

— Horace

He wears himself out by his labours, and grows old through his love of possessing wealth.

— Horace

Noble descent and worth, unless united with wealth, are esteemed no more than seaweed.

— Horace