1,095 Quotes by Horace

Who’s started has half finished.

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

Nothing’s beautiful from every point of view.

While we’re talking, envious time is fleeing: pluck the day, put no trust in the future.

If virtue holds the secret, don’t defer; Be off with pleasure, and be on with her.

Mistakes are their own instructors.

It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity.

Who then is free? The one who wisely is lord of themselves, who neither poverty, death or captivity terrify, who is strong to resist his appetites and shun honors, and is complete in themselves smooth and round like a globe.

Stronger than thunder’s winged force All-powerful gold can speed its course; Through watchful guards its passage make, And loves through solid walls to break.