Half is done when the beginning is done. Horace More Quotes by Horace More Quotes From Horace Let's put a limit to the scramble for money. ... Having got what you wanted, you ought to begin to bring that struggle to an end. Horace limitsstruggleretirement Whatever you teach, be brief; what is quickly said, the mind readily receives and faithfully retains, everything superfluous runs over as from a full vessel. Horace teachingmindrunning He who is greedy is always in want. Horace investinggreedmoney He who postpones the hour of living as he ought, is like the rustic who waits for the river to pass along (before he crosses); but it glides on and will glide forever. Horace waitingriverslife To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it. Horace intimatefriendsmen What we learn only through the ears makes less impression upon our minds than what is presented to the trustworthy eye. Horace trusteyemind Blend a little folly with thy worldly plans: it is delightful to give loose on a proper occasion. Horace foollatinplay A portion of mankind take pride in their vices and pursue their purpose; many more waver between doing what is right and complying with what is wrong. Horace vicespridepurpose Without love and laughter there is no joy; live amid love and laughter. Horace love-and-laughterlaughterjoy Don't just put it off and think about it! Horace philanthropycharitythinking Choose a subject equal to your abilities; think carefully what your shoulders may refuse, and what they are capable of bearing. Horace literaturemaythinking Day is pushed out by day, and each new moon hastens to its death. Horace new-moondiesmoon Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it A mistress, if thou knowest not. Horace mistressliteratureuse The mind that is cheerful in its present state, will be averse to all solicitude as to the future, and will meet the bitter occurrences of life with a placid smile. Horace bittercheerfulmind Let hopes and sorrows, fears and angers be, And think each day that dawns the last you'll see; For so the hour that greets you unforeseen Will bring with it enjoyment twice as keen. Horace sorrowdawnthinking A good and faithful judge ever prefers the honorable to the expedient. Horace umpiresjudgingjustice It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity Horace adversitycourageblood Get money first; virtue comes after. Horace get-moneymoneyfirsts 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. Horace tyrantscitizensmen Being, be bold and venture to be wise. Horace venturemilitarywise
