Horse Quotes

Perspective is to painting what the bridle is to the horse, the rudder to a ship.

To compare the bone structure of the horse with that of the man you should show the man on tiptoe in representing the legs.

When you are on a great horse, you have the best seat you will ever have.

The substitution of the internal combustion engine for the horse marked a very gloomy milestone in the progress of mankind.

Sailing heart-ships through broken harbors out on the waves of the night, still the searcher must ride the dark horse racing alone in his fright.

A naked man on a naked horse is a fine spectacle. I had no idea how well the two animals suited each other.

Political economy regards the proletarian like a horse, he must receive enough to enable him to work. It does not consider him, during the time when he is not working, as a human being. It leaves this to criminal law, doctors, religion, statistical tables, politics, and the beadle.

Oneself, indeed, is one's own protector. One does, indeed [make] one's own destiny. Therefore, control yourself as a merchant does a fine horse.

Take care to sell your horse before he dies. The art of life is passing losses on.

A definite purpose, like blinders on a horse, inevitably narrows its possessor's point of view.

I wish my horse had the speed of your tongue.

A man can no more make a safe use of wealth without reason than he can of a horse without a bridle.

If you want to be a good saddler, saddle the worst horse; for if you can tame one, you can tame all.

The willing horse is always overworked.