Quis scit an adiciant hodiernae crastina summae tempora di…
““Quis scit an adiciant hodiernae crastina summae tempora di superi? Cuncta manus auidas fugient heredis, amico quae dederis animo.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poet questions whether people will add to the burdens of the day, urging that greedy hands will flee inheritance, and asks what one gives with a generous spirit.
In simple terms: People should not add to daily burdens; generosity matters.
Practice generosity and avoid greed.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily life
- inheritance disputes
- charitable acts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can generosity be cultivated?
- What are the costs of greed?
Greed may dominate despite moral advice.