Cures Quote by Horace
“Why do you hasten to remove anything which hurts your eye, while if something affects your soul you postpone the cure until next year?”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book I, 13 (c. 23 BC)
People delay addressing deep, personal wounds while quickly fixing superficial problems, revealing a tendency to avoid painful self‑work.
In simple terms: Avoiding inner pain is common.
Key Takeaway
Confront inner issues promptly.
Themes
philosophy
self‑care
psychology
human nature
Mood
introspective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- mental health therapy
- self‑help
- emotional intelligence
- daily mindfulness
Key Concepts
avoidance
self‑reflection
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner hurts are you postponing?
- How can you gently address them?
A Different Perspective
Self‑confrontation can be uncomfortable and may require support.
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![“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)
