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Carpe Diem Quintus Horatius Flaccus

AuthorITBC 65 — BC 8

Lyric poet of the late Roman Republic. A central figure of Maecenas' literary circle in the age of Emperor Augustus, he established the Western tradition of poetry with his Carmina and Ars Poetica.

“The rose blooming brightly today will wither tomorrow, so let's enjoy this sweet wine instead of fearing the unknown future.”

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S i g n a t u r eL i n e s

Quote

“The rose blooming brightly today will wither tomorrow, so let's enjoy this sweet wine instead of fearing the unknown future.”

Greeting

“Carpe diem — seize the day, trust tomorrow as little as you can.”
“We are but dust and shadow.”
“You may change your sky, but not your soul, by crossing the sea.”

Roll Call

“Carpe diem. I am in this very moment.”
“I shall count the days given by fortune as profit.”
“Adversity wakes talent. I am ready.”

Deploy

“Seize today — right now!”
“Plunge in without hesitation!”
“Do not ask about tomorrow — advance!”

Victory

“I have fully savored the today that fortune gave.”
“Adversity has awakened the dormant talent.”
“I won by holding to the golden mean.”

Draw

“Between dust and shadow, I still stand.”
“There are times not to cross the sea.”
“Let us catch our breath for the next ode.”

Defeat

“Today was a day of dust.”
“Even a shadow meets the light someday.”
“Even if I do not trust tomorrow, tomorrow still comes.”

Strike

“Now or never — strike!”
“Pierce with the power of the ode!”
“End it in a single line!”
P e r s o n aA n a l y s i s

Overview

Outstanding intellect combined with the philosophy of the golden mean completed the canon of Roman lyric poetry. High reflection and temperance aligned with moderate disposition to sublimate life's transience into affirmation.

Core Abilities

Command
38
Martial
50
Intellect
90
Charm
82

Inner Virtues

Temperance
72
Diligence
80
Reflection
85
Courage
65

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
68
Benevolence
62
Fairness
70
Humility
68

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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