Posts Quote by Horace
![“Who prates of war or want after his wine? [Lat., Quis post vina gravem militiam aut pauperiem crepat?]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/585/horace-172_posts_who-prates-of-war-or-want-after-his-wine_2516760.jpg)
“Who prates of war or want after his wine? [Lat., Quis post vina gravem militiam aut pauperiem crepat?]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book I, 5, 23 BC
Horace questions the futility of seeking war after indulgence in wine
In simple terms: War follows reckless indulgence
Key Takeaway
Avoid reckless indulgence to prevent conflict
Themes
wisdom
self‑control
war
indulgence
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- political negotiations
- personal decision‑making
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
Stoicism
ethical conduct
consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives people to seek conflict after excess?
- Can moderation prevent escalation?
A Different Perspective
Self‑control is difficult in celebratory contexts
![“When [men] go to war, what they want is to impose on their enemies the victor's will and call it peace.” quote by Saint Augustine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/958/saint-augustine-328_anti-war_when-men-go-to-war-what-they-want-is-to_589443.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)
