Roman - Poet | 65 BC - 8 BC
Pale Death beats equally at the poor man's gate and at the palaces of kings.
Horace
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It is the false shame of fools to try to conceal wounds that have not healed.
Moving OnFoolsShameTryFalse
He has the deed half done who has made a beginning.
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Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even.
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Sad people dislike the happy, and the happy the sad; the quick thinking the sedate, and the careless the busy and industrious.
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A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune.
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What we learn only through the ears makes less impression upon our minds than what is presented to the trustworthy eye.
TrustEyeLearnMindsTrustworthy
Pale death, with impartial step, knocks at the hut of the poor and the towers of kings.
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It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity.
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Life is largely a matter of expectation.
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Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
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Words will not fail when the matter is well considered.
WordsWillMatterFailWell
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