Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.
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Strange - is it not? That of the myriads who Before us passed the door of Darkness through, Not one returns to tell us of the road Which to discover we must travel too.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the mystery of death and the unknown experience that comes after it.
Horace's quote contemplates the inevitability of death and the enigma surrounding it. It suggests that while countless individuals have faced death, none have returned to share their experiences, leaving the living to navigate the journey to the unknown without guidance. This highlights the inherent uncertainty of life and the afterlife, prompting reflection on our mortality and the paths we choose to take in life.
Themes
DeathUnknownMortalityJourneyReflection
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about the philosophies of life and death.
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