Who said "In hard times, keep a level head."?

Horace (65–8 BC). Source: Odes 2.3.1-2.

What is the original Latin?

Aequam memento rebus in arduis servare mentem. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

Is "In hard times, keep a level head." on a shirt?

Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Aequam memento rebus in arduis servare mentem

In hard times, keep a level head.

Horace, Odes 2.3.1-2

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What it means

Horace adds that in good times you should hold back from wild joy as well. Steadiness is useful in both directions. Do not let bad news or good news knock you off balance.

The source

"In hard times, keep a level head." Horace said it in Odes 2.3.1-2. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

"Aequam memento rebus in arduis servare mentem"

Original Latin, Odes 2.3.1-2. Text read at thelatinlibrary.com.

Who said it

Horace (65–8 BC). Son of a freed slave who became Rome's finest lyric poet. He gave us carpe diem and the golden mean.

Questions

What does "In hard times, keep a level head." mean?: Horace adds that in good times you should hold back from wild joy as well. Steadiness is useful in both directions. Do not let bad news or good news knock you off balance.
Who said "In hard times, keep a level head."?: Horace (65–8 BC). Source: Odes 2.3.1-2.
What is the original Latin?: Aequam memento rebus in arduis servare mentem. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.
Is "In hard times, keep a level head." on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"In hard times, keep a level head." (Horace, Odes 2.3.1-2, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/in-hard-times-keep-a-level-head