Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.

Quote by Horace

Topics: Adversity Quotes, Genius Quotes

The age of our fathers, which was worse than that of our ancestors, produced us,...

The age of our fathers, which was worse than that of our ancestors, produced us,...

Always keep your composure. You can't score from the penalty box; and to win, you...

Always keep your composure. You can't score from the penalty box; and to win, you...

Get money first; virtue comes later.

Get money first; virtue comes later.

Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.

Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.

I hate the irreverent rabble and keep them far from me.

I hate the irreverent rabble and keep them far from me.

When things are steep, remember to stay level-headed.

When things are steep, remember to stay level-headed.

Seize the day, and put the least possible trust in tomorrow.

Seize the day, and put the least possible trust in tomorrow.

One wanders to the left, another to the right. Both are equally in error, but,...

One wanders to the left, another to the right. Both are equally in error, but,...

Undeservedly you will atone for the sins of your fathers.

Undeservedly you will atone for the sins of your fathers.

Life is largely a matter of expectation.

Life is largely a matter of expectation.

As crazy as hauling timber into the woods.

As crazy as hauling timber into the woods.

Cease to inquire what the future has in store, and take as a gift whatever...

Cease to inquire what the future has in store, and take as a gift whatever...

Men cease to think when they think they know it all.

Men cease to think when they think they know it all.

He tosses aside his paint-pots and his words a foot and a half long.

He tosses aside his paint-pots and his words a foot and a half long.

Carpe diem! Rejoice while you are alive; enjoy the day; live life to the fullest;...

Carpe diem! Rejoice while you are alive; enjoy the day; live life to the fullest;...

If you would have me weep, you must first of all feel grief yourself.

If you would have me weep, you must first of all feel grief yourself.

A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears...

A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears...

He gains everyone's approval who mixes the pleasant with the useful.

He gains everyone's approval who mixes the pleasant with the useful.

Though you drive Nature out with a pitchfork, she will still find her way back.

Though you drive Nature out with a pitchfork, she will still find her way back.

Usually the modest person passes for someone reserved, the silent for a sullen person.

Usually the modest person passes for someone reserved, the silent for a sullen person.