Maxioms by Horace (quintus Horatius Flaccus)
That man scorches with his brightness, who overpowers inferior
capacities, yet he shall be revered when dead.
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That man scorches with his brightness, who overpowers inferior
capacities, yet he shall be revered when dead.
[Lat., Urit enim fulgore suo qui praegravat artes
Intra se positas; extinctus amabitur idem.]
What will this boaster produce worthy of this mouthing? The
mountains are in labor; a ridiculous mouse will be read more
What will this boaster produce worthy of this mouthing? The
mountains are in labor; a ridiculous mouse will be born.
[Lat., Quid dignum tanto feret hic promissor hiatu?
Parturiunt montes; nascetur ridiculus mus.]
Be this thy brazen bulwark, to keep a clear conscience, and never
turn pale with guilt.
[Lat., Hic read more
Be this thy brazen bulwark, to keep a clear conscience, and never
turn pale with guilt.
[Lat., Hic murus aeneus esto,
Nil conscire sibi, nulla pallescere culpa.]
The miser acquires, yet fears to use his gains.
The miser acquires, yet fears to use his gains.
The sorrowful dislike the gay, and the gay the sorrowful.
[Lat., Oderunt hilarem tristes tristemque jocosi.]
The sorrowful dislike the gay, and the gay the sorrowful.
[Lat., Oderunt hilarem tristes tristemque jocosi.]