Ingrata patria, ne ossa quidem mea habes [Patria ingrata…
““Ingrata patria, ne ossa quidem mea habes [Patria ingrata, ni siquiera tienes mis huesos.] Epitafio en la tumba de Escipión, el Africano M. VALERIUS MAXIMUS, 5,3, 2B PROAEMIUM””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lament that the homeland does not even claim the speaker’s bones, expressing deep betrayal and alienation.
In simple terms: The country feels ungrateful, not honoring its own people.
Recognize and address feelings of abandonment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- military veterans
- immigrants
- exiles
- political dissent
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does belonging mean to you?
- How can you find purpose beyond a hostile homeland?
May overlook personal agency in shaping one's destiny.