Envy Quote by Horace
![“Who loves the golden mean is safe from the poverty of a tenement, is free from the envy of a palace. [Lat., Auream quisquis mediocritatem deligit tutus caret obsoleti sordibus tecti, caret invidenda sobrius aula.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4b6/horace-172_envy_who-loves-the-golden-mean-is-safe-from-t_2702905.jpg)
“Who loves the golden mean is safe from the poverty of a tenement, is free from the envy of a palace. [Lat., Auream quisquis mediocritatem deligit tutus caret obsoleti sordibus tecti, caret invidenda sobrius aula.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book 1, 5, 23 (Latin)
Balancing moderation protects against both poverty and envy, fostering a stable, content life.
In simple terms: Moderation avoids extremes of wealth and desire.
Key Takeaway
Practice the golden mean in daily choices.
Themes
moderation
wealth
envy
stability
contentment
Mood
reflective
balanced
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
advice
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal budgeting
- career decisions
- relationship boundaries
- health habits
Key Concepts
virtue
ethics
social harmony
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- What areas of your life need more balance?
- How does moderation affect your happiness?
A Different Perspective
Excess can still arise from misinterpreting moderation.
![“If thou wishest to put an end to love, attend to business (love yields to employment); then thou wilt be safe. [Lat., Qui finem quaeris amoris, (Cedit amor rebus) res age; tutus eris.]” quote by Ovid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/180/ovid-276_age_if-thou-wishest-to-put-an-end-to-love-at_731859.jpg)
![“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)
