1,095 Quotes by Horace

I am not what I was when kindly Cinara was queen. Strive no more, cruel mother of sweet loves.

Money is to be sought for first of all; virtue after wealth. [Lat., Quaerenda pecunia primum est; virtus post nummos.]

A good resolve will make any port.

Punishment follows close on crime.

Even the good Homer is sometimes caught napping.

Painters and poets have equal license in regard to everything.

Tear thyself from delay.

Patience lightens the burthen we cannot avert.

And yet more bright Shines out the Julian star, As moon outglows each lesser light. [Lat., Micat inter omnes Iulium sidus, velut inter ignes Luna minores.]