Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.
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He is armed without who is innocent within, be this thy screen, and this thy wall of brass.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True strength comes from inner innocence and integrity rather than external defenses.
This quote by Horace emphasizes the importance of internal virtue and moral integrity as the most reliable form of protection. It suggests that a person's character and purity serve as a stronger shield than physical arms or defenses, advocating for the strength found in being innocent and virtuous in one's heart and mind.
Themes
StrengthInnocenceIntegrityProtectionWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal integrity and character.
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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.
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