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“odi hanc ego quae repetit uoluitque Palaemonis artem seruata semper lege et ratione loquendi ignotosque mihi tenet antiquaria uersus nec curanda uiris.” quote by Juvenal
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““odi hanc ego quae repetit uoluitque Palaemonis artem seruata semper lege et ratione loquendi ignotosque mihi tenet antiquaria uersus nec curanda uiris.””

Juvenal

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Source Satire: Satires, Juvenal, 1st century AD

A cryptic lament about preserving ancient knowledge through law and reason, rejecting frivolous chatter.

In simple terms: Keep tradition through reason, not idle talk.

Key Takeaway

Uphold disciplined study of heritage.

Themes

tradition reason knowledge

Mood

reflective critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • legal study
  • historical preservation
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

classical literature philology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does strict adherence to tradition hinder progress?
  • What role does reason play in preserving culture?
A Different Perspective

May ignore practical modern needs.

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