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What does it mean?
Believe that each day is the best you have; a grateful moment will arrive unexpectedly.
In plain terms
Treat every day as a gift and stay hopeful for unexpected joy.
What can you take from it?
Maintain optimism and gratitude daily.

Where it applies

  • daily routines
  • life setbacks

Putting it to work

  • keep a gratitude journal
  • embrace uncertainty

Questions to consider

  • What does gratitude change in your outlook?
  • How do you handle disappointment?

Another view

Optimism can overlook realistic planning for challenges.

More from Horace

  1. Ira furor brevis est.

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  2. Naturam expellas furca, tamen usque recurret.

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  3. Semper avarus eget.

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