All things Quote by Horace
“There is a medium in all things. There are certain limits beyond, or within which, that which is right cannot exist.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book I, 1, c. 23 BC
Limits define the realm where right actions can exist; beyond those bounds, morality fails.
In simple terms: Right actions exist only within certain limits.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and respect boundaries.
Themes
ethics
limits
right action
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal decision
- policy making
- legal judgments
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
philosophy
morality
boundary theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits define your ethical decisions?
- How do you handle situations where limits are unclear?
A Different Perspective
Boundaries can be subjective and shift over time.
![“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)
