One wanders to the left, another to the right. Both are equally in error, but, are seduced by different delusions.

Quote by Horace

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No man ever reached to excellence in any one art or profession without having passed...

No man ever reached to excellence in any one art or profession without having passed...

Seize the day, put no trust in the morrow

Seize the day, put no trust in the morrow

It is no great art to say something briefly when, like Tacitus, one has something...

It is no great art to say something briefly when, like Tacitus, one has something...

If matters go badly now, they will not always be so.

If matters go badly now, they will not always be so.

Choose a subject equal to your abilities; think carefully what your shoulders may refuse, and...

Choose a subject equal to your abilities; think carefully what your shoulders may refuse, and...

Anger is a short madness.

Anger is a short madness.

Subdue your passion or it will subdue you.

Subdue your passion or it will subdue you.

Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even.

Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even.

Don't think, just do.

Don't think, just do.

Strange - is it not? That of the myriads who Before us passed the door...

Strange - is it not? That of the myriads who Before us passed the door...

Mix a little foolishness with your serious plans. It is lovely to be silly at...

Mix a little foolishness with your serious plans. It is lovely to be silly at...

Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.

Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.

Make a good use of the present.

Make a good use of the present.

Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori - It is a sweet and becoming thing...

Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori - It is a sweet and becoming thing...

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...

True friends appear less mov'd than counterfeit; As men that grieve at funerals are not...

True friends appear less mov'd than counterfeit; As men that grieve at funerals are not...

Life is largely a matter of expectation.

Life is largely a matter of expectation.

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.

Think globally, act locally

Think globally, act locally

There are some days I practice positive thinking, and other days I'm not positive I...

There are some days I practice positive thinking, and other days I'm not positive I...