Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.
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They change their skies, _x000D_ but not their souls _x000D_ who run across the sea.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that superficial changes do not alter one's true essence or character.
Horace implies that those who seek new experiences or environments, such as traveling across the sea, often do so hoping to escape their problems or change their lives. However, the core aspects of their identity and fundamental traits remain the same, indicating that true change must come from within rather than from external circumstances or locations.
Themes
ChangeIdentitySelfTravelPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about self-discovery and growth.
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It is not the rich man you should properly call happy, _x000D_ but him who knows how to use with wisdom the blessings of the gods, _x000D_ to endure hard poverty, and who fears dishonor worse than death, _x000D_ and is not afraid to die for cherished friends or fatherland.
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