Horace ( 10 of 29 )
In the midst of hopes and cares, of apprehensions and of disquietude, regard every day that dawns upon you as read more
In the midst of hopes and cares, of apprehensions and of disquietude, regard every day that dawns upon you as if it was to be your last; then super-added hours, to the enjoyment of which you had not looked forward, will prove an acceptable boon. -Horace.
Vitanda est improba Siren Desidia. (That shameful Siren, sloth, is ever to be avoided.)
Vitanda est improba Siren Desidia. (That shameful Siren, sloth, is ever to be avoided.)
Carpe diem! Rejoice while you are alive; enjoy the day; live life to the fullest; make the most of what read more
Carpe diem! Rejoice while you are alive; enjoy the day; live life to the fullest; make the most of what you have. It is later than you think.
What we learn only through the ears makes less impression upon our minds than what is presented to the trustworthy read more
What we learn only through the ears makes less impression upon our minds than what is presented to the trustworthy eye.
Nothing's beautiful from every point of view.
Nothing's beautiful from every point of view.
Suffering is but another name for the teaching of experience, which is the parent of instruction and the schoolmaster of read more
Suffering is but another name for the teaching of experience, which is the parent of instruction and the schoolmaster of life.
The envious man grows lean at the success of his neighbour.
The envious man grows lean at the success of his neighbour.
If you would have me weep, you must first of all feel grief yourself.
If you would have me weep, you must first of all feel grief yourself.
A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune.
A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
