We are just statistics, born to consume resources.

Quote by Horace

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It is an undoubted truth, that the less one has to do, the less time...

It is an undoubted truth, that the less one has to do, the less time...

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...

Poets wish to profit or to please.

Poets wish to profit or to please.

Whatever advice you give, be short.

Whatever advice you give, be short.

The foolish are like ripples on water, For whatsoever they do is quickly effaced; But...

The foolish are like ripples on water, For whatsoever they do is quickly effaced; But...

You traverse the world in search of happiness, which is within the reach of every...

You traverse the world in search of happiness, which is within the reach of every...

It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live...

It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live...

For it is your business, when the wall next door catches fire.

For it is your business, when the wall next door catches fire.

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...

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

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

I strive to be brief but I become obscure.

I strive to be brief but I become obscure.

Let your literary compositions be kept from the public eye for nine years at least.

Let your literary compositions be kept from the public eye for nine years at least.

In times of stress, be bold and valiant.

In times of stress, be bold and valiant.

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...

Get money first; virtue comes later.

Get money first; virtue comes later.

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...

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...

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

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

I teach that all men are mad.

I teach that all men are mad.

Mountains will go into labour, and a silly little mouse will be born.

Mountains will go into labour, and a silly little mouse will be born.