Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.
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Take away the danger and remove the restraint, and wayward nature runs free.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Human nature is influenced by both danger and restraint, which control our instincts and actions.
This quote by Horace suggests that without the constraints of danger or societal rules, people will act according to their true, unrestrained nature. It touches on the inherent instincts within individuals and the balance between freedom and accountability in human behavior.
Themes
Human NatureFreedomRestraintBehaviorInstinct
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a philosophical discussion about the impact of societal norms on personal behavior.
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