1,095 Quotes by Horace

What it is forbidden to be put right becomes lighter by acceptance.

There is moderation in everything.

Even in animals there exists the spirit of their sires.

You may see me, fat and shining, with well-cared for hide, . . . a hog from Epicurus' herd. [Lat., Me pinguem et nitidum bene curata cute vises, . . . Epicuri de grege porcum.]

For example, the tiny ant, a creature of great industry, drags with its mouth whatever it can, and adds it to the heap which she is piling up, not unaware nor careless of the future.

Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.

Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and passion.

Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone.

Leave the rest to the gods.