--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I live and reign since I have abandoned…" description: "\"I live and reign since I have abandoned those pleasures which you by your praises extol to the skies. [Lat., Vivo et regno, simul ista reliqui Quae vos..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e7b/horace-172_abandoned_i-live-and-reign-since-i-have-abandoned_1084613.jpg" --- # I live and reign since I have abandoned those pleasures… ![“I live and reign since I have abandoned those pleasures which you by your praises extol to the skies. [Lat., Vivo et regno, simul ista reliqui Quae vos ad coelum effertis rumore secundo.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e7b/horace-172_abandoned_i-live-and-reign-since-i-have-abandoned_1084613.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e7b/horace-172_abandoned_i-live-and-reign-since-i-have-abandoned_1084613.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e7b/horace-172_abandoned_i-live-and-reign-since-i-have-abandoned_1084613.jpg) > “I live and reign since I have abandoned those pleasures which you by your praises extol to the skies. \[Lat., Vivo et regno, simul ista reliqui Quae vos ad coelum effertis rumore secundo.\]” [Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/horace/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker declares they have abandoned pleasures praised by others, choosing a higher, perhaps spiritual, path. **In simple terms:** Leaving worldly pleasures for higher pursuits. Key Takeaway Pursue what aligns with your values. Themes philosophy renunciation spirituality self‑control Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - career choices - spiritual practice - ethical decisions Key Concepts asceticism inner peace personal integrity Questions to Reflect On - What pleasures are you willing to let go? - How does this choice affect your identity? 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