Life's tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late... - Horace

"Life's tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late."

Horace Life

Poet Ancient Rome 65–8

More from Horace

"Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero."

"Seize the day, put no trust in the morrow."

"I have often regretted my speech, never my silence."

"Life gives nothing to mortals without hard work."

"Life is meant to be lived with passion."

"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans."

"Life is a journey, not a destination."

"Life's too short for regrets."