Evil Quote by Horace
![“In an evil hour thou bring'st her home. [You are marrying a shrew.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/613/horace-172_evil_in-an-evil-hour-thou-bring-st-her-home-y_301970.jpg)
“In an evil hour thou bring'st her home. [You are marrying a shrew.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book 1, line 23 (c. 23 BC)
In a dire moment, he brings her home, despite her being a shrew.
In simple terms: He brings his difficult wife home during a crisis.
Key Takeaway
Accept and manage challenging relationships.
Themes
love
conflict
family
duty
humor
Mood
wry
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- legal disputes
- domestic negotiations
Key Concepts
marriage dynamics
social expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance love and frustration?
- What strategies help in difficult marriages?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask deeper issues.
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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)
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