Abandoned Quote by Horace
![“I live and reign since I have abandoned those pleasures which you by your praises extol to the skies. [Lat., Vivo et regno, simul ista reliqui Quae vos ad coelum effertis rumore secundo.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e7b/horace-172_abandoned_i-live-and-reign-since-i-have-abandoned_1084613.jpg)
“I live and reign since I have abandoned those pleasures which you by your praises extol to the skies. [Lat., Vivo et regno, simul ista reliqui Quae vos ad coelum effertis rumore secundo.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book I, 5, 4 (c. 23 BC)
The speaker declares they have abandoned pleasures praised by others, choosing a higher, perhaps spiritual, path.
In simple terms: Leaving worldly pleasures for higher pursuits.
Key Takeaway
Pursue what aligns with your values.
Themes
philosophy
renunciation
spirituality
self‑control
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career choices
- spiritual practice
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
asceticism
inner peace
personal integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- What pleasures are you willing to let go?
- How does this choice affect your identity?
A Different Perspective
Renunciation may bring isolation or sacrifice.
![“A man polished to the nail. [Lat., Ad unguem factus home.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5e2/horace-172_ads_a-man-polished-to-the-nail-lat-ad-unguem_1215124.jpg)
![“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)
