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Horace

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Famous Roman poet, was born on the 8th of December 65 b.c. at Venusia, on the borders of Lucania and Apulia.


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Quote Left Tear thyself from delay. Quote Right
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Quote Left Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone. Quote Right
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Quote Left So, in the infinitely nobler battle in which you are engaged against error and wrong, if ever repulsed or stricken down, may you always be solaced and cheered by the exulting cry of triumph over some abuse in Church or State, some vice or folly in society, some false opinion or cruelty or guilt which you have overcome! And I beseech you to treasure up in your hearts these my parting words: Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity. Quote Right
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Quote Left He who has begun has half done. Dare to be wise; begin! Quote Right
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Quote Left Pale Death beats equally at the poor man's gate and at the palaces of kings. Quote Right
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