Angry Quote by Horace
![“Sorrowful words become the sorrowful; angry words suit the passionate; light words a playful expression; serious words suit the grave. [Lat., Tristia maestum Vultum verba decent; iratum, plena minarum; Ludentem, lasciva: severum, seria dictu.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/703/horace-172_angry_sorrowful-words-become-the-sorrowful-ang_2514714.jpg)
“Sorrowful words become the sorrowful; angry words suit the passionate; light words a playful expression; serious words suit the grave. [Lat., Tristia maestum Vultum verba decent; iratum, plena minarum; Ludentem, lasciva: severum, seria dictu.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Tristia, Book V, 1st century BC
Different word tones suit different emotions and contexts.
In simple terms: Words match mood and purpose.
Key Takeaway
Choose language that fits the situation.
Themes
literature
communication
emotion
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
literary
educational
When to use this quote
- writing
- public speaking
- debate
- poetry
Key Concepts
rhetoric
tone
stylistic choice
Questions to Reflect On
- Which tone best conveys your feeling?
- How can you adapt language for impact?
A Different Perspective
Rigid word choices may limit expression.
![“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)
