Assuming Quote by Horace
![“Virtue knowing no base repulse, shines with untarnished honour; nor does she assume or resign her emblems of honour by the will of some popular breeze. [Lat., Virtus repulse nescia sordidae, Intaminatis fulget honoribus; Nec sumit aut ponit secures Arbitrio popularis aurae.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/117/horace-172_assuming_virtue-knowing-no-base-repulse-shines-wi_2769467.jpg)
“Virtue knowing no base repulse, shines with untarnished honour; nor does she assume or resign her emblems of honour by the will of some popular breeze. [Lat., Virtus repulse nescia sordidae, Intaminatis fulget honoribus; Nec sumit aut ponit secures Arbitrio popularis aurae.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book I, line 4, 23 BC
True virtue is independent of public opinion and remains pure without seeking or rejecting honors based on popular trends.
In simple terms: Virtue stays pure regardless of fame.
Key Takeaway
Maintain integrity, not seeking validation.
Themes
integrity
virtue
independence
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal development
- public service
- political discourse
Key Concepts
classical philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep your values steady amid popular trends?
- What honors are you tempted to seek for approval?
A Different Perspective
May be hard to sustain when societal pressure is intense.
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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)
