Able Quote by Horace
“Few cross the river of time and are able to reach non-being. Most of them run up and down only on this side of the river. But those who when they know the law follow the path of the law, they shall reach the other shore and go beyond the realm of death.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: Odes, Book I, 23, 1st century BC
Understanding and following universal law leads to transcendence beyond ordinary existence.
In simple terms: Follow the law to reach beyond life.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper truths beyond daily concerns.
Themes
philosophy
spirituality
transcendence
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Meditation
- ethical decision making
- life purpose exploration
Key Concepts
Law
metaphysics
afterlife
Questions to Reflect On
- What universal law can you align with?
- How does this view affect your view of death?
A Different Perspective
The path is abstract and may lack concrete guidance.
![“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)
