Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.
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What does it avail you, if of many thorns only one be removed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Removing only one problem does not significantly change the overall situation.
This quote by Horace suggests that merely addressing a single issue, when many others remain unaddressed, does little to improve one's circumstances. It highlights the importance of tackling problems comprehensively rather than making superficial changes that do not lead to meaningful progress.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about effective management strategies, one might say, 'What does it avail you, if of many thorns only one be removed?', to stress the need for comprehensive solutions.
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