All Horace Quotes
- Where there are many beauties in a poem I shall not cavil at a few faults proceeding either from negligence or from the imperfection of… Beauties
- Let your poem be kept nine years. Kept
- Take as a gift whatever the day brings forth... Brings
- Wisdom at times is found in folly. Folly
- [So] Mingle some brief folly with your wisdom. Brief
- Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone. Alone
- Life grants nothing to us mortals without hard work. Grants
- Dare to begin! He who postpones living rightly is like the rustic who waits for the river to run out before he crosses. Begin
- In times of stress, be bold and valiant. Bold
- It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity Adversity
- In adversity, remember to keep an even mind. Adversity
- A picture is a poem without words Art
- We set up harsh and unkind rules against ourselves. No one is born without faults. That man is best who has fewest. Acceptance
- A good resolve will make any port. Adversity
- Success in the affairs of life often serves to hide one's abilities, whereas adversity frequently gives one an opportunity to discover them. Abilities
- If it is well with your belly, chest and feet - the wealth of kings can't give you more. Belly
- A pauper in the midst of wealth. Inspirational
- As a rule, adversity reveals genius and prosperity hides it Adversity
- Let Apella the Jew believe it. Believe
- Believe it, future generations. Believe
- Who then is free? The one who wisely is lord of themselves, who neither poverty, death or captivity terrify, who is strong to resist his… Appetite
- Mix a little foolishness with your serious plans. It is lovely to be silly at the right moment. Foolishness
- Poets are never allowed to be mediocre by the gods, by men or by publishers. Allowed
- Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things. Common
- Come boy, and pour for me a cup Of old Falernian. Fill it up With wine, strong, sparkling, bright, and clear; Our host decrees no… Bacchus