Horace Quotes (page 2)

65-8 BC, Italian Poet
quotes
116
topics
12
Topic
“He has half the deed done who has made a beginning”
Action
“Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.”
Fortune
“Knowledge without education is but armed injustice.”
Knowledge
“When things are steep, remember to stay level-headed.”
Discipline
“Youth is unduly busy with pampering the outer person.”
Youth
“Who then is free? The wise man who can govern himself.”
Freedom
“Believe that each day that shines on you is your last.”
Present
“He who has begun has half done. Dare to be wise; begin.”
Action
“Live as brave men and face adversity with stout hearts.”
Courage
“He who is upright in his way of life and free from sin.”
Integrity
“I hate the irreverent rabble and keep them far from me.”
People
“Words will not fail when the matter is well considered.”
Words
“It is a sweet and seemly thing to die for one's country.”
Patriotism
“Undeservedly you will atone for the sins of your fathers.”
Injustice
“It is your business when the wall next door catches fire.”
Neighbors
“Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone.”
Wisdom
“Be ever on your guard what you say of anybody and to whom.”
Speakers and Speaking
“The disgrace of others often keeps tender minds from vice.”
Vice
“We are often deterred from crime by the disgrace of others.”
Crime and Criminals
“If you wish me to weep, you must first show grief yourself.”
Tears
“What fugitive from his country can also escape from himself.”
Escapism
“As a rule, adversity reveals genius and prosperity hides it.”
Adversity
“Remember, when life's path is steep, to keep your mind even.”
Mind
“How great, my friends, is the virtue of living upon a little!”
Economy and Economics
“Help a man against his will and you do the same as murder him.”
Aid and Assistance
“He will be loved when dead, who was envied when he was living.”
Envy
“Why harass with eternal purposes a mind to weak to grasp them?”
Persuasion
“Let us my friends snatch our opportunity form the passing day.”
Opportunity
“The human race afraid of nothing, rushes on through every crime.”
Courage