Horace ( 10 of 29 )
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to hear, but they will not read more
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.
Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.
Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.
He will always be a slave who does not know how to live upon a little.
He will always be a slave who does not know how to live upon a little.
To have begun is to have done half the task; dare to be wise.
To have begun is to have done half the task; dare to be wise.
Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it; a mistress, if thou knowest not.
Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it; a mistress, if thou knowest not.
If you wish me to weep, you must first show grief yourself.
If you wish me to weep, you must first show grief yourself.
He who is greedy is always in want.
He who is greedy is always in want.
In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.
In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.