What does “Non omnis moriar” mean?

“Nōn omnis moriar” means “I shall not wholly die”. Horace's poetry will outlive him.

Nōn omnis moriar

“I shall not wholly die”

NON · OMNIS · MORIAR

Classical: the author's own words

Horace, Odes 3.30.6

Horace's poetry will outlive him.

Word by word

Nōnnōnnot
omnisomnis -eall, every, as a wholesg. gen.
moriarmorior -īdie1st sg. fut. act. ind.

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Quick answers

What does “Non omnis moriar” mean?: “Nōn omnis moriar” means “I shall not wholly die”. Horace's poetry will outlive him.
Who said “Non omnis moriar”?: Horace, Odes 3.30.6.

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