1,095 Quotes by Horace

Who guides below, and rules above, The great disposer, and the mighty king; Than He none greater, next Him none, That can be, is, or was.

Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.

Why then should words challenge Eternity, When greatest men, and greatest actions die? Use may revive the obsoletest words, And banish those that now are most in vogue; Use is the judge, the law, and rule of speech.

Take as a gift whatever the day brings forth...

Who is a good man? He who keeps the decrees of the fathers, and both human and divine laws. [Lat., Vir bonus est quis? Qui consulta patrum, qui leges juraque servat.]

The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I contemplate my treasures in their hoard.

A crafty knave needs no broker.

Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it A mistress, if thou knowest not.

Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.