"Few cross the river of time and are able to reach non-being. Most of them run up and down only on this side of the river. But those who when they know the law follow the path of the law, they shall reach the other shore and go beyond the realm of death"

This quote by Horace speaks with the idea of mortality and the inevitability of death. He suggests that few individuals are able to go beyond the limits of life and death, and reach a state of non-being. The majority of people, nevertheless, are confined to the realm of life, adding and down on one side of the river of time. But those who understand the law of life and death, and follow it, will be able to cross the river and reach the other side. This other side is beyond the realm of death, and is a place of peace and liberty from the restraints of life. By comprehending and following the law, one can go beyond the limits of life and death and reach a state of non-being.