Age Quote by Horace
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“It is time for thee to be gone, lest the age more decent in its wantonness should laugh at thee and drive thee of the stage. [Lat., Tempus abire tibi est, ne . . . Rideat et pulset lasciva decentius aetas.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book 1, Ode 12, 23 BC
The speaker urges departure before the world’s decadence mocks and pushes them off the stage.
In simple terms: Leave before society’s excess ridicules you.
Key Takeaway
Exit before you become a target of ridicule.
Themes
humility
societal pressure
selfpreservation
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political satire
- personal reputation
- public speaking
- career decline
Key Concepts
classical literature
satire
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you stay to avoid ridicule or leave to preserve integrity?
- How does societal decadence affect your choices?
A Different Perspective
The warning assumes the audience values reputation over authenticity.
![“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)
