“The wolf dreads the pitfall, the hawk suspects the snare, and the kite the covered hook.” Quote by Horace
“The trainer trains the docile horse to turn, with his sensitive neck, whichever way the rider indicates.” WayTurnsTeachingHorseTrainSensitiveNecksRidersTrainersDocile Author:Horace
“Virtuosi have been long remarked to have little conscience in their favorite pursuits. A man will steal a rarity who would cut off his hand rather than take the money it is worth. Yet, in fact, the crime is the same.” MenLittlesLongHas BeensFactsHandsCuttingCrimeConsciencePursuitStealingTheftRarity Author:Horace
“Leuconoe, close the book of fate, For troubles are in store, . . . . Live today, tomorrow is not.” BookTodayFateTroubleTomorrowStoresLive For Today Author:Horace
“Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero'Snatch at today and trust as little as you can in tomorrow' - (Odes) Often translated as 'Seize the day'.” LittlesTodayTrustTomorrowMinimumCarpe DiemCarpeSeize The DayOdes Author:Horace
“They change their sky, not their mind, who cross the sea. A busy idleness possesses us: we seek a happy life, with ships and carriages: the object of our search is present with us.” MindSeaSkyObjectsTravelCrossesBusyShipsHappy LifeIdlenessCarriages Author:Horace
“For everything divine and human, virtue, fame, and honor, now obey the alluring influence of riches.” HumansWealthVirtueInfluenceDivineHonorFameRichesAlluring Author:Horace
“Noble descent and worth, unless united with wealth, are esteemed no more than seaweed.” WealthUnitedNobleDescentSeaweed Author:Horace
“Mighty to inspire new hopes, and able to drown the bitterness of cares.” CareAbleInspireBitternessNew Hope Author:Horace
