Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.
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He who has lost his money-belt will go where you wish.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Losing something valuable can lead to unexpected freedom or new paths.
This quote by Horace suggests that when one loses something important, such as a money-belt, they may find themselves unencumbered and more open to new experiences. The loss might lead to a change in perspective, allowing for unforeseen opportunities and encounters that they may not have considered otherwise.
Themes
LossFreedomOpportunityChangePerspective
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming setbacks.
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