Maxioms by Horace (quintus Horatius Flaccus)
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
He who studies to imitate the poet Pindar, O Julius, relies on
artificial wings fastened on with wax, and read more
He who studies to imitate the poet Pindar, O Julius, relies on
artificial wings fastened on with wax, and is sure to give his
name to a glassy sea.
[Lat., Pindarum quisquis studet aemulari,
Iule ceratis ope Daedalea
Nititur pennis, vitreo daturus
Nomina ponto.]
Drawing is the true test of art.
Drawing is the true test of art.
Punishment follows close on crime.
[Lat., Culpam poena premit comes.]
Punishment follows close on crime.
[Lat., Culpam poena premit comes.]
I live and reign since I have abandoned those pleasures which you
by your praises extol to the skies.
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I live and reign since I have abandoned those pleasures which you
by your praises extol to the skies.
[Lat., Vivo et regno, simul ista reliqui
Quae vos ad coelum effertis rumore secundo.]
