Quote by Horace

Pale death with an impartial foot knocks at the hovels of the poor and the palaces of king.

Pale death with an impartial foot knocks at the hovels of th

Summary

This quote emphasizes the impartiality of death, underlining that it does not discriminate based on social status or wealth. Death visits both the humble abodes of the poor and the grand palaces of kings, treating everyone equally. It serves as a reminder that, in the face of mortality, all human beings are on an equal footing, regardless of their earthly positions or possessions.

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