Flight Quote by Horace
![“Justice, though moving with tardy pace, has seldom failed to overtake the wicked in their flight. [Lat., Raro antecedentem scelestum Deseruit pede poena claudo.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3f8/horace-172_flight_justice-though-moving-with-tardy-pace-ha_2194986.jpg)
“Justice, though moving with tardy pace, has seldom failed to overtake the wicked in their flight. [Lat., Raro antecedentem scelestum Deseruit pede poena claudo.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book I, 7, 23 (c. 23 BC)
Justice may be slow but eventually catches those who act immorally.
In simple terms: Justice catches the wicked eventually.
Key Takeaway
Trust that fairness will prevail.
Themes
justice
morality
patience
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- corruption scandals
- legal battles
- personal betrayals
- political intrigue
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
karma
law
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when justice seems delayed?
- What actions can you take while waiting?
A Different Perspective
Justice can be delayed and feel unjust.
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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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![“Tell them you came, and saw, and looked into my eyes and saw the shadow of the guard receding. Thoughts in time and out of season, the hitchinker stood by the side of the road and levelled his thumb in the calm calculus of reason. [...] Why does my mind circle around you? Why do planets wonder…” quote by Jim Morrison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9ae/jim-morrison-1692_bird_tell-them-you-came-and-saw-and-looked-in_18280.jpg)
