"He who postpones the hour of living is like the rustic who waits for the river to run out before he crosses"

This quote by Horace is a pointer to live life to the maximum and not to put off the important things that make us pleased. It is a caution against procrastination and a pointer that life is brief and must be enjoyed. The metaphor of the rustic waiting for the river to run out prior to crossing is a tip that life resembles a river, constantly flowing and changing. If we wait too long, the chance might pass us by. The quote motivates us to make the most of the present minute and to not await the perfect time to do something. We ought to take the day and maximize our lives. Life is too brief to await the best moment, so we should benefit from the opportunities that come our method.