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“Dare to do something worth of exile and prison if you mean to be anybody. Virtue is praised and left to freeze. [Lat., Aude aliquid brevibus Gyaris et carcere dignum Si vis esse aliquis. Probitas laudatur et alget.]” quote by Juvenal
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“Dare to do something worth of exile and prison if you mean to be anybody. Virtue is praised and left to freeze. [Lat., Aude aliquid brevibus Gyaris et carcere dignum Si vis esse aliquis. Probitas laudatur et alget.]”

Juvenal

About This Quote

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

Advocates bold, principled action even at personal cost, warning that virtue often remains unappreciated.

In simple terms: Bold action may require sacrifice; virtue is often ignored.

Key Takeaway

Act with courage despite potential exile.

Themes

courage principle sacrifice societal neglect

Mood

defiant reflective

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • personal conviction
  • civil disobedience

Key Concepts

Stoicism ethical integrity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What cause would you risk everything for?
  • How do you balance personal safety with moral duty?
A Different Perspective

Virtue may be praised but not practiced, leading to hypocrisy.

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