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“We are all bound thither; we are hastening to the same common goal. Black death calls all things under the sway of its laws. [Lat., Tendimus huc omnes; metam properamus ad unam. Omnia sub leges mors vocat atra suas.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Metamorphoses, Book 1, line 1 (c. 8 AD)
Human destiny is shared; death unites all under its law.
In simple terms: Everyone shares the same fate and death.
Key Takeaway
Recognize common humanity.
Themes
mortality
unity
inevitability
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- war
- pandemic
- personal loss
- historical reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing shared fate affect empathy?
- What can we do to honor life despite mortality?
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