1,095 Quotes by Horace

And I endeavour to subdue circumstances to myself, and not myself to circumstances. [Lat., Et mihi res, non me rebus, subjungere conor.]

Time will bring to light whatever is hidden it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor.

What can be found equal to modesty, uncorrupt faith, the sister of justice, and undisguised truth?

Come boy, and pour for me a cup Of old Falernian. Fill it up With wine, strong, sparkling, bright, and clear; Our host decrees no water here. Let dullards drink the Nymph's pale brew, The sluggish thin their blood with dew. For such pale stuff we have no use; For us the purple grape's rich juice. Begone, ye chilling water sprite; Here burning Bacchus rules tonight! Catullus, Selections From Catullus No poems can live long or please that are written by water-drinkers.

Words challenge eternity.

I wrap myself up in virtue. [Lat., Mea virtute me involvo.]

With you I should love to live, with you be ready to die.

Come, let us take a lesson from our forefathers, and enjoy the Christmas holyday.

The Sun, the stars and the seasons as they pass, some can gaze upon these with no strain of fear.