Books Quote by Horace
““He who combines the useful and the pleasing wins out by both instructing and delighting the reader. That is the sort of book that will make money for the publisher, cross the seas, and extend the fame of the author.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book I, 23 BCE
Combining utility and pleasure creates works that educate and delight, achieving commercial success and lasting fame.
In simple terms: Useful and pleasing works succeed.
Key Takeaway
Strive for both function and enjoyment.
Themes
literature
success
balance
Mood
analytical
inspirational
Type
literary
business
When to use this quote
- publishing
- writing
- product design
Key Concepts
aesthetics
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What trade-offs exist between utility and art?
- How to measure lasting fame?
A Different Perspective
May prioritize profit over depth.
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