Horace ( 10 of 29 )
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.
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.
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.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
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.
The musician who always plays on the same string is laughed at.
The musician who always plays on the same string is laughed at.
In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.
In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.
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.
