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“In Rome you long for the country. In the country you praise to the skies the distant town.” quote by Horace
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“In Rome you long for the country. In the country you praise to the skies the distant town.”

Horace

About This Quote

Source Poem: Odes, Book 1, 23, 23 BC

The poet contrasts longing for urban life with appreciation for rural simplicity, highlighting the human tendency to idealize what is distant.

In simple terms: Urban longing vs. rural appreciation shows desire for the unattainable.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and appreciate what you have now.

Themes

longing urban vs. rural contentment perspective

Mood

nostalgic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • travel planning
  • relocation decisions
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

classical literature human nature philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you idealize about distant places?
  • How can you find contentment locally?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize rural life unrealistically.

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