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“Who has courage to say no again and again to desires, to despise the objects of ambition, who is a whole in himself, smoothed and rounded.”

Quote by Horace

Book:Horace for English Readers: Being a Translation of the Poems of Quintus Horatius Flaccus Into English Prose

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Horace for English Readers: Being a Translation of the Poems of Quintus Horatius Flaccus Into English Prose

Horace for English Readers presents a translation of the classical Latin poems by Quintus Horatius Flaccus, known as Horace, into English prose. The book aims to make the works accessible to English-speaking audiences, preserving the original content and style of the poems. more

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Horace, a renowned Roman poet, is celebrated for his elegant Latin style and profound philosophical thoughts. His works span a variety of genres, from satire to odes, and have had a profound impact on literature throughout history. more

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