Iniurium est de poeta male sobrio lectorem abstemium iudicare.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is unfair to judge a poet's work if you are sober and they are not.
- In plain terms
- Don't judge a drunk poet while you are sober.
- What can you take from it?
- Judge work based on fair conditions, not circumstances.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does context change quality?
- How should we judge art?
Another view
It may excuse poor work due to intoxication rather than skill.
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Multis terribilis timeto multos.
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