He seemed to be an optimist and remained an optimist. I heard that one of the last comments he made was that he said he was impressed with Coach O's recruiting and thought Ole Miss would have a good team next year.
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HORACE Take away the danger and remove the restraint, and wayward nature runs free. HORACE I strive to be brief, and I become obscure. HORACE The power of daring anything their fancy suggest, as always been conceded to the painter and the poe... HORACE If you wish me to weep, you must first show grief yourself. HORACE Let your character be kept up the very end, just as it began, and so be consistent. HORACE He gains everyone's approval who mixes the pleasant with the useful. HORACE In the midst of hopes and cares, of apprehensions and of disquietude, regard every day that dawns up... HORACE Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it; a mistress, if thou knowest not. HORACE Suffering is but another name for the teaching of experience, which is the parent of instruction a... HORACE The envious man grows lean at the success of his neighbour. HORACE Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much. HORACE If you would have me weep, you must first of all feel grief yourself. 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HORACE Faults are soon copied. HORACE In adversity remember to keep an even mind. HORACE Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone. HORACE In peace, as a wise man, he should make suitable preparation for war. HORACE A portion of mankind take pride in their vices and pursue their purpose; many more waver between doi... HORACE The disgrace of others often keeps tender minds from vice. HORACE It is of no consequence of what parents a man is born, as long as he be a man of merit. HORACE Words will not fail when the matter is well considered. HORACE A word once uttered can never be recalled. HORACE Youth is unduly busy with pampering the outer person. HORACE There is measure in all things. HORACE With you I should love to live, with you be ready to die. HORACE Whoever cultivates the golden mean avoids both the poverty of a hovel and the envy of a palace. HORACE Seize the day, put no trust in the morrow! 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