1,095 Quotes by Horace

The one who prosperity takes too much delight in will be the most shocked by reverses.

The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of those who covet nothing. [Lat., Quanto quisque sibi plura negaverit, A dis plura feret. Nil cupientium Nudus castra peto.]

If you wish me to weep, you must first show grief yourself.

Often turn the stile [correct with care], if you expect to write anything worthy of being read twice. [Lat., Saepe stilum vertas, iterum quae digna legi sint Scripturus.]

When you have well thought out your subject, words will come spontaneously.

All things considered, nothing is beautiful.

Let your poem be kept nine years.

Tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today.

Whither, O god of wine, art thou hurrying me, whilst under thy all-powerful influence?