horace

“ Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant. ”

“ Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone. ”

“ He who is greedy is always in want. ”

“ 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. ”

“ Books have their destinies. ”

“ A good resolve will make any port. ”

“ In love, there are two evils: war and peace. ”

“ Choose a subject equal to your abilities; think carefully what your shoulders may refuse, and what they are capable of bearing. ”

“ Leuconoe, close the book of fate, For troubles are in store, Live today, tomorrow is not. ”

“ Don't yield to that alluring witch, laziness, or else be prepared to surrender all that you have won in your better moments. ”