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Quintus Horatius Flaccus
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Remember to keep the mind calm in difficult moments.
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The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.
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He possesses dominion over himself, and is happy, who can every day say, I have lived. Tomorrow the heavenly father may either involve the world in dark clouds, or cheer it with clear sunshine, he will not, however, render ineffectual the things which have already taken place.
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Glory drags all men along, low as well as high, bound captive at the wheels of her glittering car.
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Does he council you better who bids you, Money, by right means, if you can: but by any means, make money ?
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Life grants nothing to us mortals without hard work.
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Take too much pleasure in good things, you'll feel The shock of adverse fortune makes you reel.
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You will have written exceptionally well if, by skilful arrangement of your words, you have made an ordinary one seem original.
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Take subject matter equal to your powers, and ponder long, what your shoulders cannot bear, and what they can.
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There is no such thing as perfect happiness.
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Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.
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Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
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A good scare is worth more than good advice.
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Plant no other tree before the vine.
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The man who is just and resolute will not be moved from his settled purpose, either by the misdirected rage of his fellow citizens, or by the threats of an imperious tryant.
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In the midst of hopes and cares, of apprehensions and of disquietude, regard every day that dawns upon you as if it was to be your last then super-added hours, to the enjoyment of which you had not looked forward, will prove an acceptable boon.
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We are dust and shadow. [Lat., Pulvis et umbra sumus.]
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The whole race of scribblers flies from the town and yearns for country life.
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Usually the modest person passes for someone reserved, the silent for a sullen person
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The musician who always plays on the same string is laughed at.
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