Ability Quote by Horace
“Multa ferunt anni venientes commoda secum, Multa recedentes adimiunt. (The years, as they come, bring many agreeable things with them; as they go, they take many away.)”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book 1, Ode 1, 23 BC
Life brings gains when it arrives and losses when it passes, highlighting the fleeting nature of fortune.
In simple terms: Good comes and goes.
Key Takeaway
Accept change, cherish moments.
Themes
impermanence
fortune
time
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- financial planning
- relationships
- health management
Key Concepts
Stoicism
ephemeral nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prepare for loss?
- What can you savor now?
A Different Perspective
It ignores personal agency in shaping outcomes.
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