Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.
HoraceRead
If you know anything better than this candidly impart it; if not, use this with me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of sharing knowledge and experiences honestly.
Horace encourages open communication and the exchange of ideas. He suggests that if someone possesses a better understanding or perspective, they should share it candidly, but if not, they should engage with what he presents. This reflection underlines the value of honesty in discussions and the collective pursuit of knowledge.
Themes
WisdomKnowledgeHonestyCommunicationUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate about philosophy, I used this quote to highlight the importance of intellectual honesty.
More from Horace
All quotes βNow is the time for drinking; now the time to beat the earth with unfettered foot.
HoraceRead
Carpe diem! Rejoice while you are alive; enjoy the day; live life to the fullest; make the most of what you have. It is later than you think.
HoraceRead
It is of no consequence of what parents a man is born, as long as he be a man of merit.
HoraceRead
It is not the rich man you should properly call happy, _x000D_ but him who knows how to use with wisdom the blessings of the gods, _x000D_ to endure hard poverty, and who fears dishonor worse than death, _x000D_ and is not afraid to die for cherished friends or fatherland.
HoraceRead
Few cross the river of time and are able to reach non-being. Most of them run up and down only on this side of the river. But those who when they know the law follow the path of the law, they shall reach the other shore and go beyond the realm of death.
HoraceRead
Similar quotes
Rain which falls upon the sea is useless; so is food for one who is satiated; in vain is a gift for one who is wealthy; and a burning lamp during the daytime is useless.
ChanakyaRead
I know that my books are worthy, which is separate from me.
Toni MorrisonRead
The really good idea is always traceable back quite a long way, often to a not very good idea which sparked off another idea that was only slightly better, which somebody else misunderstood in such a way that they then said something which was really rather interesting.
John CleeseRead
If you see ten troubles coming down the road, you can be sure that nine will run into the ditch before they reach you.
Calvin CoolidgeRead
Try not to become disappointed if someone doesn't like a story you've written. Stick up for your ideas, but listen to what other people say, too. They might have good advice.
Margaret MahyRead
My grandfather has been very depressed lately. He just doesn't know what to do. He says it's late in the game, and he's afraid that life has him beaten." "Tell him to take out the goalie.
Charles M. SchulzRead