1,095 Quotes by Horace

I hate the irreverent rabble and keep them far from me.

The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it was first seasoned.

The short span of life forbids us to spin out hope to any length. Soon will night be upon you, and the fabled Shades, and the shadowy Plutonian home.

Busy not yourself in looking forward to the events of to-morrow; but whatever may be those of the days Providence may yet assign you neglect not to turn them to advantage.

A word, once sent abroad, flies irrevocably.

He is praised by some, blamed by others.

Be modest in speech, but excel in action.

We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze, we long for it jealously.

Oh! thou who are greatly mad, deign to spare me who am less mad.