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Foolishness Quote by Horace

“Mix a little foolishness with your serious plans. It is lovely to be silly at the right moment.” quote by Horace — Download Open image

“Mix a little foolishness with your serious plans. It is lovely to be silly at the right moment.”

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

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