Change Quote by Horace
![“He despises what he sought; and he seeks that which he lately threw away. [Lat., Quod petit spernit, repetit quod nuper omisit.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/454/horace-172_change_he-despises-what-he-sought-and-he-seeks_938950.jpg)
“He despises what he sought; and he seeks that which he lately threw away. [Lat., Quod petit spernit, repetit quod nuper omisit.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book 1, line 30 (Latin)
He hates what he once wanted and now pursues what he discarded.
In simple terms: Desire flips after losing something.
Key Takeaway
Beware of chasing what you once rejected.
Themes
desire
contradiction
human nature
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- career choices
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we often desire what we reject?
- Can we reconcile past desires with present goals?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex motivations.
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![“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)
