Quotes by Horace Gregory
Whatever advice you give, be brief.
While fools shun one set of faults they run into the opposite one.
It is of no consequence of what parents a man is born, as long as he be a man of merit.
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.
Few cross the river of time and are able to reach non-being. Most of them run up and down only on this side of the river. But those who when they know the law follow the path of the law, they shall reach the other shore and go beyond the realm of death.
Leave the rest to the gods.
Mountains will go into labour, and a silly little mouse will be born.
Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it; a mistress, if thou knowest not.
Help a man against his will and you do the same as murder him.
Hired mourners at a funeral say and do - A little more than they whose grief is true
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero. Lat., Seize the day, put no trust in tomorrow.
When things are steep, remember to stay level-headed.
Whatever advice you give, be short.
Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.
We are often deterred from crime by the disgrace of others.
The lofty pine is oftenest shaken by the winds; High towers fall with a heavier crash; And the lightning strikes the highest mountain.
Mingle some brief folly with your wisdom.
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.
Mix a little foolishness with your prudence It's good to be silly at the right moment.
Let your literary compositions be kept from the public eye for nine years at least.
Words will not fail when the matter is well considered.
Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.
I teach that all men are mad.
You may drive out nature with a pitchfork, yet she'll be constantly running back.
The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.
