Bonus Quote by Horace
![“Who is a good man? He who keeps the decrees of the fathers, and both human and divine laws. [Lat., Vir bonus est quis? Qui consulta patrum, qui leges juraque servat.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/578/horace-172_bonus_who-is-a-good-man-he-who-keeps-the-decre_887036.jpg)
“Who is a good man? He who keeps the decrees of the fathers, and both human and divine laws. [Lat., Vir bonus est quis? Qui consulta patrum, qui leges juraque servat.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book I, 1, 1st century BCE
A good man follows both ancestral traditions and universal moral laws, blending respect for heritage with ethical universality.
In simple terms: Honor tradition and universal law.
Key Takeaway
Balance heritage with universal ethics.
Themes
ethics
tradition
philosophy
law
Mood
reflective
instructive
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal conduct
- legal frameworks
- teaching ethics
Key Concepts
Roman poetry
moral philosophy
cultural continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern laws reflect ancient moral principles?
- How to reconcile tradition with universal rights?
A Different Perspective
Modern law may conflict with ancient customs.
![“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)
