Character Quote by Horace
“Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Epistles", 1st century BC
Gold is less valuable than virtue, and silver less than gold, emphasizing moral superiority over material wealth.
In simple terms: Virtue outweighs gold, gold outweighs silver.
Key Takeaway
Value character over possessions.
Themes
virtue
materialism
value hierarchy
Mood
reflective
didactic
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- financial decisions
- personal priorities
- education
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
ancient wisdom
moral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure true worth?
- What sacrifices are needed for virtue?
A Different Perspective
Materialism can dominate culture.
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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)
