Horace ( 10 of 29 )
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.
In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.
No poems can please for long or live that are written by water drinkers.
No poems can please for long or live that are written by water drinkers.
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.
