Horace: In adversity be spirited and firm, and with equal prudence lessen your sail…
In adversity be spirited and firm, and with equal prudence lessen your sail when filled with a too fortunate gale of prosperity.
In today’s wordsIn hard times, stay spirited and steady; and in easy times, wisely trim your sails when a too-favorable wind fills them.
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