Amor Quote by Juvenal
““odi hanc ego quae repetit uoluitque Palaemonis artem seruata semper lege et ratione loquendi ignotosque mihi tenet antiquaria uersus nec curanda uiris.””
About This Quote
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.
Uphold disciplined study of heritage.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic research
- legal study
- historical preservation
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does strict adherence to tradition hinder progress?
- What role does reason play in preserving culture?
May ignore practical modern needs.