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“Curst is the wretch enslaved to such a vice, Who ventures life and soul upon the dice.” quote by Horace
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“Curst is the wretch enslaved to such a vice, Who ventures life and soul upon the dice.”

Horace

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Warns that those enslaved by vice gamble their lives, risking ruin.

In simple terms: Vice can ruin lives like a dangerous gamble.

Key Takeaway

Avoid addictive behaviors that jeopardize well‑being.

Themes

vice risk self‑destruction

Mood

cautionary somber

Type

literary ethical

When to use this quote

  • gambling
  • substance abuse
  • financial decisions

Key Concepts

addiction probability moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives people toward risky habits?
  • How can society reduce such temptations?
A Different Perspective

May ignore social factors influencing vice.

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