Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the journey of life and the pursuit of deeper understanding beyond mortality.
Horace's quote addresses the idea that most people struggle with the fleeting nature of life, often caught up in the mundane and never contemplating the deeper truths that exist beyond physical existence. However, those who strive to understand the deeper laws of life and follow them can transcend the ordinary experience and grasp a sense of eternal existence that surpasses the fear of death.
Themes
LifeDeathUnderstandingLawJourney
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing a meaningful life.
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