In peace, as a wise man, he should make suitable preparation for war. - Horace

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In peace, as a wise man, he should make suitable preparation for war.

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About Horace

Quintus Horatius Flaccus (8 December 65 BC – 27 November 8 BC), known in the English-speaking world as Horace, was the leading lyric poet in Latin.

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Native Name: Q. Horatius Flaccus
Alternative Names: Quintus Horatius Flaccus • Horatius • Horatius Flaccus
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