1,095 Quotes by Horace

The secret of all good writing is sound judgment.

In adversity be spirited and firm, and with equal prudence lessen your sail when filled with a too fortunate gale of prosperity.

Nothing is too high for the daring of mortals: we storm heaven itself in our folly.

The one who cannot restrain their anger will wish undone, what their temper and irritation prompted them to do.

Change generally pleases the rich. [Lat., Plerumque gratae divitibus vices.]

Our years Glide silently away. No tears, No loving orisons repair The wrinkled cheek, the whitening hair That drop forgotten to the tomb.

Be ever on your guard what you say of anybody and to whom.

With equal pace, impartial Fate Knocks at the palace, as the cottage gate.

Those that are little, little things suit.