Quote

There is nothing assured to mortals.

Horace

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Horace
Philosopher
Poet
Writer
Quintus Horatius Flaccus
Q. Horatius Flaccus
Horatius
Horatius Flaccus
Assured
Mortals
Nothing

More quotes by Horace

Image
Limbs of a dismembered poet.
Horace
Image
The envious man grows lean at the success of his neighbor.
Horace
Image
Sweet and glorious it is to die for our country.
Horace
Image
Wise were the kings who never chose a friend till with full cups they had unmasked his soul, and seen the bottom of his deepest thoughts.
Horace
Image
The Sun, the stars and the seasons as they pass, some can gaze upon these with no strain of fear.
Horace
Image
Fortune, delighting in her cruel task, and playing her wanton game untiringly, is ever shifting her uncertain favours.
Horace
Image
To know all things is not permitted.
Horace
Image
Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.
Horace
Image
Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.
Horace
Image
We are deceived by the appearance of right.
Horace
Image
Life gives nothing to man without labor.
Horace
Image
It is not permitted that we should know everything.
Horace
Image
An undertaking beset with danger.
Horace
Image
He makes himself ridiculous who is for ever repeating the same mistake.
Horace
Image
Remember to be calm in adversity.
Horace
Image
A portion of mankind take pride in their vices and pursue their purpose many more waver between doing what is right and complying with what is wrong.
Horace
Image
Despise not sweet inviting love-making nor the merry dance.
Horace
Image
Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!
Horace
Image
The common people are but ill judges of a man's merits they are slaves to fame, and their eyes are dazzled with the pomp of titles and large retinue. No wonder, then, that they bestow their honors on those who least deserve them.
Horace
Image
You will live wisely if you are happy in your lot.
Horace