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Those who want much, are always much in need; happy the man to whom God gives with a sparing hand what is sufficient for his wants. [Lat., Multa petentibus Desunt multa; bene est cui deus obtulit Parca quod satis est manu.]
Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus)
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Let me posses what I now have, or even less, so that I may enjoy my remaining days, if Heaven grant any to remain. [Lat., Sit mihi quod nunc est, etiam minus et mihi vivam Quod superest aevi--si quid superesse volunt di.]
— Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus)
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The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of those who covet nothing. [Lat., Quanto quisque sibi plura negaverit, A dis plura feret. Nil cupientium Nudus castra peto.]
— Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus)
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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.]
— Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus)
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A eulogist of past times. [Lat., Laudator temporis acti.]
— Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus)
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What exile from his country is able to escape from himself? [Lat., Patriae quis exul se quoque fugit.]
— Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus)
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