1,095 Quotes by Horace

Superfluous words simply spill out when the mind is already full.

Surely oak and threefold brass surrounded his heart who first trusted a frail vessel to the merciless ocean.

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

The sorrowful dislike the gay, and the gay the sorrowful.

Content with his past life, let him take leave of life like a satiated guest.

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

Let the fictitious sources of pleasure be as near as possible to the true.

Music is an incitement to love.

O drink is mighty! secrets it unlocks, Turns hope to fact, sets cowards on to box, Takes burdens from the careworn, finds out parts In stupid folks, and teaches unknown arts. What tongue hangs fire when quickened by the bowl? What wretch so poor but wine expands his soul?