Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.
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As we speak cruel time is fleeing. Seize the day, believing as little as possible in tomorrow.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages us to make the most of the present moment and not to rely too much on the future.
Horace's quote emphasizes the importance of living in the present and acting decisively without procrastinating or putting off actions for tomorrow. The notion of 'cruel time' suggests that time is constantly moving forward, and we should take advantage of our current opportunities rather than waiting for a better moment that may never come.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a motivational speech about taking action in life.
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