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A portion of mankind take pride in their vices and pursue their purpose many more waver between doing what is right and
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"A portion of mankind take pride in their vices and pursue their purpose; many more waver between doing what is right and complying with what is wrong"

- Horace

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This quote by Horace speaks with the duality of human nature. It recommends that some people take pride in their vices and actively pursue them, while much more are captured in a battle between doing what is ideal and what is wrong. This talks to the concept that, while some individuals are content to live a life of vice, many more are constantly coping their own morality. It is a pointer that, while it is easy to succumb to temptation, it is necessary to strive for a life of virtue. This quote acts as a tip that, while it is simple to give in to our darker impulses, it is important to strive for a life of integrity and morality.

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Horace This quote is written / told by Horace between 65 BC and 8 BC. He was a famous Poet from Rome. The author also have 83 other quotes.

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