Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.
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He's arm'd without that's innocent within; _x000D_ Be this thy Screen, and this thy Wall of Brass.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Inner virtue and honesty protect and empower an individual more than external appearances.
This quote by Horace suggests that true strength comes from an individual's inner qualities and moral integrity rather than from external protection or appearances. The metaphor of being 'arm'd' with innocence implies that a pure heart and clear conscience serve as a formidable shield against challenges and adversities in life.
Themes
InnocenceStrengthMoralityInner VirtueProtection
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about the importance of integrity in leadership.
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