The power of daring anything their fancy suggest, as always been conceded to the painter and the poet. – Horace
Strange – is it not? That of the myriads who Before us passed the door of Darkness through, Not one returns to tell us of the road Which to discover we must travel too. – Horace
I never think at all when I write. Nobody can do two things at the same time and do them both well. – Horace
Always keep your composure. You can’t score from the penalty box; and to win, you have to score. – Horace
True friends appear less moved than counterfeit; As men that truly grieve at funerals, Are not so loud, as those that cry for hire. – Horace Ars Poetica
He who postpones the hour of living is like the rustic who waits for the river to run out before he crosses. – Horace
The foolish are like ripples on water, For whatsoever they do is quickly effaced; But the righteous are like carvings upon stone, For their smallest act is durable. – Horace
A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune. – Horace
Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to hear, but they will not keep what is entrusted to them. – Horace
