Quote by Horace

Pale death, with impartial step, knocks at the hut of the poor and the towers of kings.

Pale death, with impartial step, knocks at the hut of the po

Summary

This quote conveys the universality of death and its indiscriminate nature. It suggests that death does not differentiate between the social status or wealth of individuals, as it visits both the humble abodes of the poor and the grand palaces of kings. It serves as a reminder that death is a common fate that awaits everyone, regardless of their station in life.

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