Book Quote by Horace
“Poets are never allowed to be mediocre by the gods, by men or by publishers.”
About This Quote
Divine, societal, and publishing forces prevent poets from mediocrity.
In simple terms: Poets must excel.
Key Takeaway
Strive for excellence.
Themes
art
creativity
excellence
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- literary criticism
- publishing decisions
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
aesthetic standards
cultural expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pressure affect creativity?
- Can mediocrity be intentional?
A Different Perspective
Not all poets are equally constrained.
![“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)
