Horace

Poet Ancient Rome 65 – 8

Roman poet celebrated for lyric poetry and satires on life and philosophy.

375 quotes

"A man is his own most dangerous enemy."
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of all wisdom."
Faith
"Do not ever say never, nothing is impossible."
Inspiration
"Life is a journey, not a destination."
Life
"The mind is strengthened by discipline."
Patience
"He who knows not where his home is, knows not where he goes."
"Small things make up the sum of happiness."
Happiness
"Every man has his own style of greatness."
"Criticism is the art of appraising others at one's own value."
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."
Art
"The poet ranks far above the painter in the scope of his subject."
Literature
"Nature gave us one tongue and two ears so we could hear twice as much as we speak."
Nature
"Golden slumbers visit my eyelids."
Peace
"The course of true love never did run smooth."
Love
"Nothing is secure that does not depend on you."
Power
"Time is the rider that breaks youth."
Time
"Who could bear to be free if he has not the courage to bear freedom."
Courage
"He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass."
"The man who fears nothing is as powerful as he who is feared by all."
Fear
"The measure of a man is what he does with power."
Leadership
"Give the man his praise while he still lives to hear it."
Gratitude
"A narrow circle of friends is richer than a great throng of acquaintances."
Friendship
"The greatest of all powers is the power over oneself."
Strength
"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere."
Education
"The bow that is always bent will soon cease to shoot straight."
"Sweet is the lore which Nature brings."
Nature
"In adversity, remember to keep an even mind."
Perseverance
"The hour of departure has sounded, but I have regrets."
Death
"He who laughs last laughs best."
Humor
"Patience and diligence, like faith, can remove mountains."
Patience