The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.
Horace

The lofty pine is oftenest shaken by the winds; High towers fall with a heavier crash; And the lightning strikes the highest mountain.
Horace

The man is either mad, or he is making verses.
Horace

The one who cannot restrain their anger will wish undone, what their temper and irritation prompted them to do.
Horace

The pen is the tongue of the mind.
Horace

The power of daring anything their fancy suggest, as always been conceded to the painter and the poet.
Horace

This is a fault common to all singers, that among their friends they will never sing when they are asked; unasked, they will never desist.
Horace

Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor.
Horace

To have a great man for a friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it.
Horace

Undeservedly you will atone for the sins of your fathers.
Horace

Usually the modest person passes for someone reserved, the silent for a sullen person.
Horace

We are free to yield to truth.
Horace

We are just statistics, born to consume resources.
Horace

We are often deterred from crime by the disgrace of others.
Horace

We rarely find anyone who can say he has lived a happy life, and who, content with his life, can retire from the world like a satisfied guest.
Horace

What we learn only through the ears makes less impression upon our minds than what is presented to the trustworthy eye.
Horace

Whatever advice you give, be short.
Horace

When things are steep, remember to stay level-headed.
Horace

While fools shun one set of faults they run into the opposite one.
Horace

Who then is free? The wise man who can command himself.
Horace