He who feared that he would not succeed sat still.
It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity.
We are just statistics, born to consume resources.
Don’t think, just do.
We are but dust and shadow.
Carpe diem. (Seize The Day)
Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.
The man who is tenacious of purpose in a rightful cause is not shaken from his firm resolve by the frenzy of his fellow citizens clamoring for what is wrong, or by the tyrant’s threatening countenance.
It is of no consequence of what parents a man is born, as long as he be a man of merit.
Choose a subject equal to your abilities; think carefully what your shoulders may refuse, and what they are capable of bearing.
Make money, money by fair means if you can, if not, but any means money.
A host is like a general: calamities often reveal his genius.
Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.
In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.
Nothing’s beautiful from every point of view.
The power of daring anything their fancy suggest, as always been conceded to the painter and the poet.
Yet Glory drags in chains behind her dazzling car the obscure no less than the noble.
Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to hear, but they will not keep what is entrusted to them.
Knowledge without education is but armed injustice.
Remember when life’s path is steep to keep your mind even.
Undeservedly you will atone for the sins of your fathers.
Do you count your birthdays with gratitude?
I shall not wholly die and a great part of me will escape the grave.
Mingle a dash of folly with your wisdom.
The disgrace of others often keeps tender minds from vice.
Whatever advice you give, be short.
A picture is a poem without words.
In love there are two evils: war and peace.
Now is the time to drink!
Then come at once and pause for breath In chasing wealth. Remembering death And death’s dark fires, mix, while you may, Method and madness, work and play. Folly is sweet, well-timed.
You may drive out Nature with a pitchfork, yet she still will hurry back.
Begin, be bold, and venture to be wise.
He who has begun is half done: dare to know!
Labor diligently to increase your property.
Rule your mind or it will rule you.
Usually the modest person passes for someone reserved, the silent for a sullen person.
I strive to be brief but I become obscure.
Mingle a little folly with your wisdom; a little nonsense now and then is pleasant.
The envious man grows lean at the success of his neighbor.
When things are steep, remember to stay level-headed.
