“Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone.”
Alone
“You may drive out nature with a pitchfork, yet she'll be constantly running back.”
NatureAll Quotes by Horace
“He has not lived badly whose birth and death has been unnoticed by the world.”
Death“It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity.”
Courage“The envious man grows lean at the success of his neighbor.”
Success“Cease to inquire what the future has in store, and take as a gift whatever the day brings forth.”
Future“Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it a mistress, if thou knowest not.”
Money“We are free to yield to truth.”
Truth“To have a great man for a friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it those who have, fear it.”
Fear“No poems can please for long or live that are written by water drinkers.”
Poetry“It is no great art to say something briefly when, like Tacitus, one has something to say when one has nothing to say, however, and none the less writes a whole book and makes truth into a liar - that I call an achievement.”
Art“Life grants nothing to us mortals without hard work.”
Work“Great effort is required to arrest decay and restore vigor. One must exercise proper deliberation, plan carefully before making a move, and be alert in guarding against relapse following a renaissance.”
Great“Lawyers are men who hire out their words and anger.”
Anger“Knowledge without education is but armed injustice.”
Education“Undeservedly you will atone for the sins of your fathers.”
Dad“A picture is a poem without words.”
Art“Few cross the river of time and are able to reach non-being. Most of them run up and down only on this side of the river. But those who when they know the law follow the path of the law, they shall reach the other shore and go beyond the realm of death.”
Death“Seize the day, and put the least possible trust in tomorrow.”
Trust“Pale death, with impartial step, knocks at the hut of the poor and the towers of kings.”
Death“A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune.”
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