Age Quote by Horace
![“Either a peaceful old age awaits me, or death flies round me with black wings. [Lat., Seu me tranquilla senectus Exspectat, seu mors atris circumvolat alis.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/06f/horace-172_age_either-a-peaceful-old-age-awaits-me-or-d_965264.jpg)
“Either a peaceful old age awaits me, or death flies round me with black wings. [Lat., Seu me tranquilla senectus Exspectat, seu mors atris circumvolat alis.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, 23 BC
Life offers either a tranquil old age or a sudden, violent death
In simple terms: You face a peaceful end or a sudden, dark demise
Key Takeaway
Live wisely to favor peace over sudden danger
Themes
mortality
choice
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
serene
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- health decisions
- risk assessment
- legacy planning
Key Concepts
fate
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What choices today influence your later peace?
- How do you confront fear of sudden change?
A Different Perspective
Uncertainty of fate makes planning difficult
![“In a moment comes either death or joyful victory. [Lat., Horae Momento cita mors venit aut victoria laeta.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a43/horace-172_death_in-a-moment-comes-either-death-or-joyful_17189.jpg)
![“Neither men, nor gods, nor booksellers' shelves permit ordinary poets to exist. [Lat., Mediocribus esse poetis Non homines, non di, non concessere columnae.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bd4/horace-172_booksellers_neither-men-nor-gods-nor-booksellers-she_23851.jpg)
