Few cross the river of time and are able to reach non-being. Most of them run up and down only on this side of the river. But those who when they know the law follow the path of the law,…

Quote by Horace

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A shoe that is too large is apt to trip one, and when too small,...

A shoe that is too large is apt to trip one, and when too small,...

Get money first; virtue comes later.

Get money first; virtue comes later.

Wisdom at times is found in folly

Wisdom at times is found in folly

I never think at all when I write. Nobody can do two things at the...

I never think at all when I write. Nobody can do two things at the...

No verse can give pleasure for long, nor last, that is written by drinkers of...

No verse can give pleasure for long, nor last, that is written by drinkers of...

Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind.

Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind.

Who then is free? The wise man who can command himself.

Who then is free? The wise man who can command himself.

Nature is not cruel, pitilessly, indifferent. This is one of the hardest lessons for humans...

Nature is not cruel, pitilessly, indifferent. This is one of the hardest lessons for humans...

What we learn only through the ears makes less impression upon our minds than what...

What we learn only through the ears makes less impression upon our minds than what...

Mistakes are their own instructors

Mistakes are their own instructors

Anger is a momentary madness, so control your passion or it will control you.

Anger is a momentary madness, so control your passion or it will control you.

Mediocrity is not allowed to poets, either by the gods or man

Mediocrity is not allowed to poets, either by the gods or man

To have a great man for a friend seems pleasant to those who have never...

To have a great man for a friend seems pleasant to those who have never...

Avoid greatness; in a cottage there may be more real happiness than kings or their...

Avoid greatness; in a cottage there may be more real happiness than kings or their...

A portion of mankind take pride in their vices and pursue their purpose; many more...

A portion of mankind take pride in their vices and pursue their purpose; many more...

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

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

The envious man grows lean at the success of his neighbor.

The envious man grows lean at the success of his neighbor.

A good and faithful judge ever prefers the honorable to the expedient.

A good and faithful judge ever prefers the honorable to the expedient.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to...

Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to...