Quote of Quintus Horatius Flaccus - What forbids me from telling the...
Biography - Quintus Horatius Flaccus:
Born: -65 - Died: -8
Period:
1st century BC
Place of birth: Italy
Note
Other versions:
"What is to prevent one from telling truth as he laughs?"
"Why can't I laugh while telling the truth?"
Translation
(French, German, Latin)
See also...
Quotes for: truth
Quotes for: laughter
Quintus Horatius Flaccus also said...
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