1,095 Quotes by Horace

To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour of the great; an experienced man fears it.

It is no great art to say something briefly when, like Tacitus, one has something to say; when one has nothing to say, however, and none the less writes a whole book and makes truth into a liar - that I call an achievement.

Half is done when the beginning is done.

He possesses dominion over himself, and is happy, who can every day say, "I have lived." Tomorrow the heavenly father may either involve the world in dark clouds, or cheer it with clear sunshine, he will not, however, render ineffectual the things which have already taken place.

Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.

As a neighboring funeral terrifies sick misers, and fear obliges them to have some regard for themselves; so, the disgrace of others will often deter tender minds from vice.

Seek not to inquire what the morrow will bring with it.

Difficulties elicit talents that in more fortunate circumstances would lie dormant.

He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work hard.]